英语词汇“prop”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

propverb [ T + adv/prep ]

uk/prɒp/us/prɑːp/-pp-

to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it:

I propped my bike (up) against the wall.

She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands.

This window keeps on closing - I'll have to prop it open with something.

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Physical supports and supporting

backbone
bearing
bolster
bookend
buoy
burden
buttress
cantilever
groan
pile
pillar
rafter
runner
scaffold
scaffolding
shore
shore sth up
stem
stilt
underpin

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Phrasal verb(s)

prop sth up

propnoun

uk/prɒp/us/prɑːp/

prop noun (IN FILM/THEATRE)

[ C usually plural ] an object used by the actors performing in a play or film:

The set is minimal and the only props used in the show are a table, a chair, and a glass of water.

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Cinema & theatre: production, direction & recording

audition
auteur
computer-animated
direct
director
dress rehearsal
editor
effect
filmmaker
make
moviemaker
picturize
rehearsal
run-through
set
setting
special effect
stage
staging

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prop noun (ON AIRCRAFT/SHIP)

[ C ] informal for propeller

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Air travel: parts of aeroplanes

-nosed
aisle
autopilot
barf bag
canopy
fixed-wing
flight recorder
fuselage
joystick
nose
nose cone
pod
propeller
retrorocket
rudder
safety belt
shell
skid
starboard
wing

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prop noun (SUPPORT)

[ C ] an object that is used to support something by holding it up:

I need some sort of a prop to keep the clothes line up.

figurative A lot of people use cigarettes as a sort of social prop (= to make them feel more confident).

also prop forward a player in a rugby team who is large and strong, and who supports the scrum

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Physical supports and supporting

backbone
bearing
bolster
bookend
buoy
burden
buttress
cantilever
groan
pile
pillar
rafter
runner
scaffold
scaffolding
shore
shore sth up
stem
stilt
underpin

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Rugby

prop noun (RESPECT)

props [ plural ] mainly US informal

respect for someone:

I have to give her her props for being such a great athlete.

单词	prop
释义	Contents verb (1) prop (1) noun (4) prop (IN FILM/THEATRE) prop (ON AIRCRAFT/SHIP) prop (SUPPORT) prop (RESPECT) Contents verb (1) prop (SUPPORT) noun (2) prop (THEATER/MOVIES) prop (SUPPORT) English American Business propverb [ T + adv/prep ] uk/prɒp/us/prɑːp/-pp- to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it: I propped my bike (up) against the wall. She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands. This window keeps on closing - I'll have to prop it open with something. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Physical supports and supporting backbone bearing bolster bookend buoy burden buttress cantilever groan pile pillar rafter runner scaffold scaffolding shore *shore sth* up stem stilt underpin See more results » Phrasal verb(s) prop sth up propnoun uk/prɒp/us/prɑːp/ prop noun (IN FILM/THEATRE) [ C usually plural ] an object used by the actors performing in a play or film: The set is minimal and the only props used in the show are a table, a chair, and a glass of water. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Cinema & theatre: production, direction & recording audition auteur computer-animated direct director dress rehearsal editor effect filmmaker make moviemaker picturize rehearsal run-through set setting special effect stage staging See more results » prop noun (ON AIRCRAFT/SHIP) [ C ] informal for propeller Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Air travel: parts of aeroplanes -nosed aisle autopilot barf bag canopy fixed-wing flight recorder fuselage joystick nose nose cone pod propeller retrorocket rudder safety belt shell skid starboard wing See more results » prop noun (SUPPORT) [ C ] an object that is used to support something by holding it up: I need some sort of a prop to keep the clothes line up. figurative A lot of people use cigarettes as a sort of social prop (= to make them feel more confident). also prop forward a player in a rugby team who is large and strong, and who supports the scrum Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Physical supports and supporting backbone bearing bolster bookend buoy burden buttress cantilever groan pile pillar rafter runner scaffold scaffolding shore shore sth up stem stilt underpin See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Rugby prop noun (RESPECT) props [ plural ] mainly US informal respect for someone: I have to give her her props for being such a great athlete. propverb [ T ] us/prɑp/-pp- prop verb [ T ] (SUPPORT) to support something by putting something else under or against it: She propped the door open with a footstool. He was reading in bed, propped up by pillows. fig. To prop up something/prop something up is to support something that would fail or become weaker without such help: [ M ] The US joined with other nations in a coordinated effort yesterday to prop up the value of the dollar. propnoun us/prɑp/ prop noun (THEATER/MOVIES) [ C usually pl ] an object that is used on a theater stage or in a movie: The only props used in the show are a table, a chair, and a glass of water. prop noun (SUPPORT) [ C ] an object used to support something or hold it in position prop.noun [ C ] ukus abbreviation for proprietor**
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propverb [ T + adv/prep ]

Phrasal verb(s)

propnoun

prop noun (IN FILM/THEATRE)

prop noun (ON AIRCRAFT/SHIP)

prop noun (SUPPORT)

prop noun (RESPECT)

propverb [ T ]

prop verb [ T ] (SUPPORT)

propnoun

prop noun (THEATER/MOVIES)

prop noun (SUPPORT)

prop.noun [ C ]