| 单词 | support |
| 释义 | support —support /səˈpɔːt/ aep /-ˈpɔːrt/ noun (HOLDING) F0 [C or U] something that holds something firmly or carries its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling: » The floor is held up by wooden supports.» I've hurt my wrist, so I've got it bandaged to give it some support.Thesaurus+: ↑Physical supports and supporting , ↑Arches, columns and beamsF0 [C] a device worn to hold part of the body, especially a weak part, firmly in position: » Jim always wears a knee support when he goes running.Thesaurus+: ↑Medical dressings, supports and devicesWord partners for support noun• ♯attract/♯get/♯have/♯win support• ♯express/♯give/♯lend/♯offer support• ♯drum up/♯enlist/♯rally support• ♯lose support• ♯full/♯overwhelming/♯strong/♯wholehearted support• ♯popular/♯public/♯widespread support• support ♯for sth• ♯in support ♯of sb/sth• • • Extra Examples:» Because of an unusually strong current, the bridge's central support gave way, tipping a coach into the river.» When restoring the building, the first priority was to underpin the exterior walls by adding wooden supports along the foundations.» The mattress has hundreds of small springs to provide extra support for the back.» Always provide support for the baby's head.» The shelf was held in place by two brick supports.noun [C or U] (HELP) ► B1 emotional or practical help: » Liz gave me a lot of support when I lost my job.» You've been a great support to my mum in this difficult time.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingWord partners for support noun• ♯attract/♯get/♯have/♯win support• ♯express/♯give/♯lend/♯offer support• ♯drum up/♯enlist/♯rally support• ♯lose support• ♯full/♯overwhelming/♯strong/♯wholehearted support• ♯popular/♯public/♯widespread support• support ♯for sth• ♯in support ♯of sb/sth• • • Extra Examples:» Our success is contingent upon your support.» The president's support is critical (to this project).» Can I bank on your support?» There was a quaver in her voice as she thanked her staff for all their support.» I'm reckoning on your continued support.noun [U] (ENCOURAGEMENT) ► B2 agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, or person: » Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people.» We've succeeded in drumming up a lot of local support for our attempt to stop the hospital being closed.» I signed a petition in support of the campaign to end the marketing of baby milk in developing countries.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingWord partners for support noun• ♯attract/♯get/♯have/♯win support• ♯express/♯give/♯lend/♯offer support• ♯drum up/♯enlist/♯rally support• ♯lose support• ♯full/♯overwhelming/♯strong/♯wholehearted support• ♯popular/♯public/♯widespread support• support ♯for sth• ♯in support ♯of sb/sthWord Builder:–Nouns: support, supporter–Adjectives: supportive–Verbs: supportCollocations:–Verbs-lu. attract/draw/enjoy/get/have/receive/win support» He won a lot of support for his campaign against drink driving.-lu. give/lend/offer/pledge/provide support» Local companies have pledged support for the hospice.-lu. drum up/enlist/mobilize/muster/rally/whip up support» We are trying to drum up support for a new youth club.-lu. express/show/voice support» He voiced his support for the president in a number of newspaper articles.-lu. erode/lose/withdraw support» The party lost support over the issue of immigration.-lu. put/throw support behind sb/sth» The nation has thrown its support behind our footballers.–Nouns-lu. a support agency/group/network/service/system» We run a support group for foster parents.-lu. lack of support» The club closed because of lack of support.-lu. a letter/message of support» I received a letter of support from the prince.-lu. a groundswell/outpouring of support» There is a groundswell of support for the strikers.–Types-lu. bipartisan support» There is bipartisan support in Congress for this measure.-lu. economic/financial/logistical/technical support» I get a lot of financial support from my parents.-lu. government/political support» He has lost all political support.–Adjectives-lu. full/unanimous/wholehearted support» The proposals have the committee's full support.-lu. enthusiastic/generous/great/overwhelming/solid/strong/substantial/tremendous/unequivocal/unswerving/unwavering/vocal support» There has been enthusiastic support for the idea of a new swimming pool.-lu. broad/wide/widespread support» There is widespread support for a referendum.-lu. additional/extra support» We need some additional support in the warehouse.-lu. enough/sufficient support» I don't feel my husband gives me enough emotional support.-lu. continued/continuing support» We would like to thank all our donors for their continued support.-lu. emotional/moral support» I drove her to her interview to give her some moral support.-lu. popular/public support» There is a lot of public support for the nurses.-lu. tacit support» His tacit support enabled us to write the book.–Prepositions-lu. [put, throw, etc.] your support behind sb/sth» They threw their support behind the venture.-lu. support for sb/sth» There is little support for higher petrol prices.-lu. support from sb/sth» We received no support from politicians.-lu. in support of sb/sth» She wrote to the council in support of the sacked workers.-lu. a [message, letter, etc.]of support» I sent him a letter of support while he was in prison.-lu. support among sb» There is support among medical staff for shorter working hours.• • • Extra Examples:» The Labour Party has lost a lot of support among the working class.» In the recent elections, the National Party was given a lot of support from the coloured population.» The postal workers have come out in support of their pay claim.» The government's concentration on tax reduction has won them a lot of support.» There is a growing current of support for green issues among voters.noun [U] (MONEY) ► B2 the money someone needs in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live: » He is dependent on his father for support .Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingThesaurus+: ↑Trusts and fundsWord partners for support noun• ♯attract/♯get/♯have/♯win support• ♯express/♯give/♯lend/♯offer support• ♯drum up/♯enlist/♯rally support• ♯lose support• ♯full/♯overwhelming/♯strong/♯wholehearted support• ♯popular/♯public/♯widespread support• support ♯for sth• ♯in support ♯of sb/sth• • • Extra Examples:» The annual cost of income support to unmarried mothers amounted to £700 million in that year.» Farmers are eligible for government support if they let a certain amount of land lie fallow.» Will financial support for the theatre project be forthcoming?» Is there any hope of getting financial support for the project?» They are young inexperienced parents and need support.noun [U] (PROOF) ► F0 something that shows that a fact is true: » This new evidence lends support to the theory that she was murdered.» We had to send a doctor's report in support of our claim to the insurance company.Thesaurus+: ↑Proving and disprovingWord partners for support noun• ♯attract/♯get/♯have/♯win support• ♯express/♯give/♯lend/♯offer support• ♯drum up/♯enlist/♯rally support• ♯lose support• ♯full/♯overwhelming/♯strong/♯wholehearted support• ♯popular/♯public/♯widespread support• support ♯for sth• ♯in support ♯of sb/sthverb [T] (ENCOURAGE) ↑Verb Endings for support B2 to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want them to succeed: » My father supported the Labour Party all his life.» The majority of people in the town strongly support the plans to build a by-pass.» I think it's important to support local businesses by buying locally.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingThesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiringB1 MAINLY UK (US USUALLY root for) If you support a sports team or a sports player, you want them to win, and might show it by going to watch them play: » Which team do you support?Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingThesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiringWord Builder:–Nouns: support, supporter–Adjectives: supportive–Verbs: support• • • Extra Examples:» I don't support the death penalty, but if people are to be executed, it should be done humanely.» The mass of the people support the government's reforms.» All those who support this proposal say "Aye".» Although I support the project in public, my private opinion is that it will fail.» Her speech failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan.verb [T] (HELP) ↑Verb Endings for support ► B1 to help someone emotionally or in a practical way: » Alcoholics Anonymous is a group which supports people who are trying to stop drinking too much alcohol.» My family has always supported me in whatever I've wanted to do.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protecting• • • Extra Examples:» Judging by what he said, I think it's very unlikely that he'll be able to support your application.» I thought he wasn't going to support me, but I misjudged him.» Many Americans felt it was their patriotic duty to buy bonds to support the war effort.» I felt a sense of betrayal when my friends refused to support me.» The organization has peddled the myth that they are supporting the local population.verb [T] (PROVE) ↑Verb Endings for support ► C1 to help to show something to be true: » These figures support my argument.» You can't make a statement like that without any supporting documentation.Thesaurus+: ↑Proving and disprovingverb [T] (PROVIDE) ↑Verb Endings for support B1 to give a person the money they need in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live: » He has a wife and four children to support.Thesaurus+: ↑Trusts and fundsThesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingB2 If you support an activity or a habit, you provide the money needed to pay for it: » The drug company is supporting cancer research.» I don't know how they manage to support their expensive lifestyle.» Some drug addicts turn to crime in order to support their habit.Thesaurus+: ↑Paying and spending moneyF0 to provide the right conditions, such as enough food and water, for life: » The land is so poor here that it cannot support any crops.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protecting• • • Extra Examples:» The great and the good are calling on the government to support the arts.» She needs a pretty high income to support her lifestyle.» My starting salary as a newly qualified teacher wasn't enough to support a family.» Charities depend on people supporting their activities.» This play is supported by a grant from the local arts council.verb [T] (STOP FROM FALLING) ↑Verb Endings for support ► C2 to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling: » The church dome is supported by/on marble pillars.» When babies first learn to stand, they hold on to something to support themselves (= to stop themselves from falling).» My ankle is rather weak, so I always put a bandage on it to support it when I play tennis.» FIGURATIVE The Bank of England has taken measures to support the pound (= to stop it from being reduced in value).Thesaurus+: ↑Physical supports and supporting , ↑Arches, columns and beams• • • Extra Examples:» The frame needs to be strong enough to support the engine assembly .» Use bamboo canes to support tomato plants.» The stakes are pushed or hammered into the ground and can be used for marking an area, supporting a plant or forming part of a fence.» Carefully tighten the clamp until it firmly supports the pipette in a vertical position.» A row of reinforced concrete pillars supports the bridge.verb [T] FORMAL (ACCEPT) ↑Verb Endings for support ► F0 to accept something and allow it to happen: » The headteacher told the boys that he would not support that kind of behaviour.Thesaurus+: ↑Allowing and permittingThesaurus+: ↑Tolerating and enduring , ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Dealing with things or people |
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