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

sup•port•ive adj.

giving support.
providing sympathy or encouragement:His family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer.
providing additional help, information, etc.;
auxiliary:manufacturers of supportive materials.
Medicinehelping to maintain a normal physiological balance, as by the intravenous administration of required nutriment.

support + -ive 1585–95

sup•port′ive•ness, n.

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supˈportive /səˈpɔːtɪv/ adj

providing support, esp moral or emotional support

sup•port v. [~ + object]

to bear (a load, mass, part, etc.) from below;
to sustain (weight, pressure, etc.) without giving way:He supported himself by holding on to the wall.
to maintain (a person, family, etc.) with the necessities of existence:Is that enough money to support yourself?
to extend help, concern, etc., to (a person, one's spirits, etc.) experiencing hardship:Her brother supported her during the tragedy.
to uphold by showing one's agreement with or faith in (a person, cause, etc.);
to defend:I support his nomination for president.
to provide evidence for;
show to be true;
confirm:His testimony will support her plea of innocence.

the providing of necessary means or funds for a person or family to live:[uncountable]He provides child support for his kids.
an act or instance of supporting;
the state of being supported:[uncountable]to show support for our fired coworkers.
something that serves as a foundation, prop, or brace to hold something up:[countable]The explosives ripped the cable car's two supports from the wire.
Military backup in combat, as by air cover:[uncountable]We'll need more air support to protect the convoy.

adj. [before a noun]

Clothing(of hosiery) made with elasticized fibers that exert a degree of tension on the legs, thereby aiding circulation, etc.:support hose.

sup•port•a•ble, adj.
sup•port•er, n. [countable]
sup•port•ive, adj.: She found the teachers very supportive regarding her learning disability.See -port-.

sup•port v.t.

to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.);
serve as a foundation for.
to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.) without giving way;
serve as a prop for.
to undergo or endure, esp. with patience or submission;
tolerate.
to sustain (a person, the mind, spirits, courage, etc.) under trial or affliction:They supported him throughout his ordeal.
to maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution, etc.) by supplying with things necessary to existence;
provide for:to support a family.
to uphold (a person, cause, policy, etc.) by aid, countenance, one's vote, etc.;
back;
second.
to maintain or advocate (a theory, principle, etc.).
to corroborate (a statement, opinion, etc.):Leading doctors supported his testimony.
Show Businessto act with or second (a lead performer);
assist in performance:The star was supported by a talented newcomer.

the act or an instance of supporting.
the state of being supported.
something that serves as a foundation, prop, brace, or stay.
maintenance, as of a person or family, with necessaries, means, or funds:to pay for support of an orphan.
a person or thing that supports, as financially:The pension was his only support.
a person or thing that gives aid or assistance.
Show Businessan actor, actress, or group performing with a lead performer.
Fine Artthe material, as canvas or wood, on which a picture is painted.
Stock Exchange, BusinessSee support level.

adj.

Clothing(of hosiery) made with elasticized fibers so as to fit snugly on the legs, thereby aiding circulation, relieving fatigue, etc.

Medieval Latin supportāre to endure (Latin: to convey), equivalent. to sup- sup- + portāre to carry (see port⁵); (noun, nominal) Middle English, derivative of the verb, verbal
Middle French supporter
(verb, verbal) Middle English supporten 1350–1400

sup•port′ing•ly, adv.

1, 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Support, maintain, sustain, uphold all mean to hold up and to preserve. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively:The columns support the roof.To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact:to maintain an attitude of defiance.To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting:The court sustained his claim.Uphold applies esp. to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief:to uphold the rights of a minority.
3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged suffer, bear, stand, stomach.
13.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sustenance, subsistence, keep. See living.

单词	supportive
释义	WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 sup•port•ive (sə pôr′tiv, -pōr′-),USA pronunciation adj. giving support. providing sympathy or encouragement:His family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer. providing additional help, information, etc.; auxiliary:manufacturers of supportive materials. Medicinehelping to maintain a normal physiological balance, as by the intravenous administration of required nutriment. support + -ive 1585–95 sup•port′ive•ness, n. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: supˈportive /səˈpɔːtɪv/ adj providing support, esp moral or emotional support WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 sup•port /səˈpɔrt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object] to bear (a load, mass, part, etc.) from below; to sustain (weight, pressure, etc.) without giving way:He supported himself by holding on to the wall. to maintain (a person, family, etc.) with the necessities of existence:Is that enough money to support yourself? to extend help, concern, etc., to (a person, one's spirits, etc.) experiencing hardship:Her brother supported her during the tragedy. to uphold by showing one's agreement with or faith in (a person, cause, etc.); to defend:I support his nomination for president. to provide evidence for; show to be true; confirm:His testimony will support her plea of innocence. n. the providing of necessary means or funds for a person or family to live:[uncountable]He provides child support for his kids. an act or instance of supporting; the state of being supported:[uncountable]to show support for our fired coworkers. something that serves as a foundation, prop, or brace to hold something up:[countable]The explosives ripped the cable car's two supports from the wire. Military backup in combat, as by air cover:[uncountable]We'll need more air support to protect the convoy. adj. [before a noun] Clothing(of hosiery) made with elasticized fibers that exert a degree of tension on the legs, thereby aiding circulation, etc.:support hose. sup•port•a•ble, adj. sup•port•er, n. [countable] sup•port•ive, adj.: She found the teachers very supportive regarding her learning disability.See -port-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 sup•port (sə pôrt′, -pōrt′),USA pronunciation v.t. to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for. to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.) without giving way; serve as a prop for. to undergo or endure, esp. with patience or submission; tolerate. to sustain (a person, the mind, spirits, courage, etc.) under trial or affliction:They supported him throughout his ordeal. to maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution, etc.) by supplying with things necessary to existence; provide for:to support a family. to uphold (a person, cause, policy, etc.) by aid, countenance, one's vote, etc.; back; second. to maintain or advocate (a theory, principle, etc.). to corroborate (a statement, opinion, etc.):Leading doctors supported his testimony. Show Businessto act with or second (a lead performer); assist in performance:The star was supported by a talented newcomer. n. the act or an instance of supporting. the state of being supported. something that serves as a foundation, prop, brace, or stay. maintenance, as of a person or family, with necessaries, means, or funds:to pay for support of an orphan. a person or thing that supports, as financially:The pension was his only support. a person or thing that gives aid or assistance. Show Businessan actor, actress, or group performing with a lead performer. Fine Artthe material, as canvas or wood, on which a picture is painted. Stock Exchange, BusinessSee support level. adj. Clothing(of hosiery) made with elasticized fibers so as to fit snugly on the legs, thereby aiding circulation, relieving fatigue, etc. Medieval Latin supportāre to endure (Latin: to convey), equivalent. to sup- sup- + portāre to carry (see port⁵); (noun, nominal) Middle English, derivative of the verb, verbal Middle French supporter (verb, verbal) Middle English supporten 1350–1400 sup•port′ing•ly, adv. 1, 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Support, maintain, sustain, uphold all mean to hold up and to preserve. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively:The columns support the roof.To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact:to maintain an attitude of defiance.To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting:The court sustained his claim.Uphold applies esp. to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief:to uphold the rights of a minority. 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged suffer, bear, stand, stomach. 13.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sustenance, subsistence, keep. See living.
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