| 单词 | prop |
| 释义 | verb | noun propprop1 /prɑp/ verb (propped, propping) [transitive always + adv./prep.] to support something by leaning it against something, or by putting something else under, next to, or behind it: prop something against/on something He propped his ladder against the house.prop something open Give me something to prop the door open.► see thesaurus at lean1prop something ↔ up phrasal verb1to prevent something from falling by putting something against it or under it: Steel beams were used to prop up the roof.2to help an economy, industry, or government so that it can continue to exist, especially by giving money: The government had propped up the savings and loan industry.3prop yourself up (on/against/with etc. something) to hold your body up by leaning against something: I propped myself up against the wall. verb | noun propprop2 noun [countable] 1eng. lang. arts a small object such as a book, weapon, etc. used by actors in a play or movie: stage props2informal a short form of the word propeller3something such as money or special laws that help an economy, industry, or government so that it can continue to exist or be successful: Low interest rates are the stock market’s most important prop.4something or someone that helps you to feel strong or able to deal with a situation: Many teenagers use alcohol as a prop.5an object placed under or against something to hold it in a position |
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