| 词汇 | support |
| 释义 | support verb[ T ] uk /səˈpɔːt/ us /səˈpɔːrt/ supportverb[T] (ENCOURAGE)B2 to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed: 支持;赞成;拥护;鼓励 My father supported the Labour Party all his life.我父亲毕生都拥护工党／民主党。 The majority of people in the town strongly support the plans to build a new school.镇上的大部分人都强烈支持修建新学校的计划。 I think it's important to support local businesses by buying locally.我认为购买本地商品来支持本地企业这一点很重要。 [ + obj + to infinitive ]We will always do our best to support our students to succeed.我们将始终尽最大努力支持我们的学生取得成功。 to say yes to a suggestion or idea agreeI suggested they seek legal counsel and they agreed. acceptI have no choice but to accept the ruling of the court. acquiesceThe police acquiesced to the rebels' demands. assentBy signing, you assent to the terms of the contract. consentI consent to a search of my vehicle. B1mainly UK(US usuallyroot 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: 支持（某个运动队或运动员） Which team do you support?你支持哪个队？ I don't support the death penalty, but if people are to be executed, it should be done humanely.我不支持死刑，但如果要执行死刑，就应该以人道的方式进行。 The mass of the people support the government's reforms. All those who support this proposal say "Aye".支持这项提议的人请说“赞成”。 Although I support the project in public, my private opinion is that it will fail.虽然我当众支持这项计划，但我私下里认为它不会成功。 Her speech failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan.她的演说没能说服她的同事们支持这个计划。 Backing, supporting & defending adopt advocacy affirmation ally yourself to/with someone argumentation bail out bat bet buoy champion commitment over-favour pander to someone/something prop something up provide provide for someone solidly sustenance underpin wave/show/fly the flagidiom You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Encouraging and urging on supportverb[T] (HELP)B1 to help someone emotionally or in a practical way: （在情感或实际方面）支持，帮助 Alcoholics Anonymous is a group which supports people who are trying to stop drinking too much alcohol.匿名戒酒会是一个帮助人们停止酗酒的机构。 My family has always supported me in whatever I've wanted to do.无论我想做什么，我家人都一贯地支持我。 Judging by what he said, I think it's very unlikely that he'll be able to support your application.从他说的话来判断，我认为他不太可能会支持你的申请。 I thought he wasn't going to support me, but I misjudged him.我以为他不会支持我，其实我看错了他。 Many Americans felt it was their patriotic duty to buy bonds to support the war effort.许多美国人认为购买公债支持战备是他们的爱国职责。 I felt a sense of betrayal when my friends refused to support me.当朋友们拒绝支持我的时候，我有一种被出卖的感觉。 The organization has peddled the myth that they are supporting the local population.该组织散布了他们在支持当地居民的谎言。 Backing, supporting & defending adopt advocacy affirmation ally yourself to/with someone argumentation bail out bat bet buoy champion commitment over-favour pander to someone/something prop something up provide provide for someone solidly sustenance underpin wave/show/fly the flagidiom supportverb[T] (PROVIDE)B1 to give a person the money they need in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live: 养活，抚养;供养，赡养 He has a wife and four children to support.他得养活妻子和4个孩子。 B2 If you support an activity or a habit, you provide the money needed to pay for it: 资助，为…提供资金;出钱维持，支付…的花费 The drug company is supporting cancer research.这家制药公司在出钱资助癌症研究工作。 I don't know how they manage to support their expensive lifestyle.我不知道他们是怎么设法维持自己奢侈的生活方式的。 Some drug addicts turn to crime in order to support their habit.有些瘾君子为了维持自己的吸毒恶习而走向犯罪。 to provide the right conditions, such as enough food and water, for life: 维持…的生命 The land is so poor here that it cannot support any crops.这片土地太贫瘠，种不了任何作物。 The great and the good are calling on the government to support the arts.要人们正呼吁政府支持艺术发展。 She needs a pretty high income to support her lifestyle.她需要相当高的收入来维持她的生活方式。 My starting salary as a newly qualified teacher wasn't enough to support a family.我刚刚获得教师资格，起薪养活不了一家人。 Charities depend on people supporting their activities.慈善机构依靠民众支持他们的活动。 This play is supported by a grant from the local arts council.这出戏由当地艺术委员会出资赞助。 Trusts & funds annuity blind trust charitable trust covenant something to someone/something fund funding holding company kitty mutual fund non-discretionary pension fund pension plan slush fund syndic the Consolidated Fund trust trust fund trustee trusteeship unit trust You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Backing, supporting & defending Paying money supportverb[T] (STOP FROM FALLING)C2 to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling: 支撑，撑起，承受 The church dome is supported by/on marble pillars.这个教堂的穹顶是由大理石柱子支撑的。 When babies first learn to stand, they hold on to something to support themselves (= to stop themselves from falling).小孩刚开始学习站立的时候，会紧紧抓住某样东西来支撑自己。 My ankle is weak, so I always put a bandage on it to support it when I play tennis.我的脚踝很脆弱，所以打网球的时候我总是缠上绷带保护它。 figurativeThe Bank of England has taken measures to support the pound (= to stop it from being reduced in value).英格兰银行已经采取措施力挺英镑。 The frame needs to be strong enough to support the engine assembly .座身要非常坚固，足以承受发动机所有组件的重量。 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.小心翼翼地把夹子夹紧，直到能把吸液管牢牢地垂直固定住为止。 A row of reinforced concrete pillars supports the bridge.一排钢筋混凝土柱子支撑着桥梁。 Physical supports and supporting abutment bearing bolster bookend bracket burden buttress groan load-bearing modillion pier pile pillar prop prop something up rafter sinew underpin unsupported weight-bearing supportverb[T] (PROVE)C1 to help to show something to be true: 证明，证实 These figures support my argument.这些数字证实了我的论点。 You can't make a statement like that without any supporting documentation.在没有任何证明文件的情况下，你不能那样妄作论断。 Proving and disproving acid test actions speak louder than wordsidiom anti-sexist attest authenticate demonstrable demonstrably demonstration of something dispel disprove non-documentary non-evidence probatory proof positive provability verification verify vindicate vindication vindicative supportverb[T] (ACCEPT)UKformal to accept something and allow it to happen: 忍受，容忍 The headteacher told the boys that he would not support that kind of behaviour.校长告诉那些男孩子，他不会容忍那样的行为。 Allowing and permitting admission admit admit of something allow of something allowable authorization authorize consent entrance excuse give the green light to somethingidiom given the chance/choiceidiom green-light hall pass hospital admission relicense relicensure say-so security clearance see your way (clear) to doing somethingidiom You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Tolerating and enduring support noun uk /səˈpɔːt/ us /səˈpɔːrt/ supportnoun (ENCOURAGEMENT)B2[ U ] agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, or person: 支持;赞成;拥护;鼓励 Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people.环境保护组织正迅速赢得年轻人的支持。 We've succeeded in drumming up a lot of local support for our attempt to stop the superstore being built.我们试图阻止兴建那座大型超市的行动已成功赢得了当地人的广泛支持。 I signed a petition in support of the campaign to end the marketing of baby formula in developing countries.我在请愿书上签名，支持停止在发展中国家营销婴儿奶粉的运动。 The Labour Party has lost a lot of support among the working class.工党失去了工人阶级中许多人的支持。 The postal workers have come out in support of their pay claim.邮政工人罢工支持他们增加工资的要求。 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. Backing, supporting & defending adopt advocacy affirmation ally yourself to/with someone argumentation bail out bat bet buoy champion commitment over-favour pander to someone/something prop something up provide provide for someone solidly sustenance underpin wave/show/fly the flagidiom supportnoun (HELP)B1[ C or U ] emotional or practical help: （在情感或实际方面）支持，帮助 Liz gave me a lot of support when I lost my job.我失业后莉兹给了我很多帮助。 You've been a great support to my mum in this difficult time.您在这个困难时期给了我妈妈巨大的精神支持。 Synonyms to someone'said assistance help relief succourUKliterary Our success is contingent upon your support.我们的成功有赖于你的支持。 The president's support is critical (to this project).总统的支持（对该计划）至关重要。 Can I bank on your support?我能指望你吗？ There was a quaver in her voice as she thanked her staff for all their support.当她感谢她的员工所给予的一切支持时，她的声音在颤抖。 I'm reckoning on your continued support.我指望你继续支持呢。 Backing, supporting & defending adopt advocacy affirmation ally yourself to/with someone argumentation bail out bat bet buoy champion commitment over-favour pander to someone/something prop something up provide provide for someone solidly sustenance underpin wave/show/fly the flagidiom supportnoun (MONEY)B2[ U ] the money someone needs in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live: 养活，抚养;供养，赡养 He is dependent on his father for support .他依靠父亲过活。 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.如果农民休耕一定面积的土地，他们就能获得政府资助。 Will financial support for the theatre project be forthcoming?剧院项目会得到财政支持吗？ Is there any hope of getting financial support for the project?这个项目有没有希望得到资金上的支持? They are young inexperienced parents and need support.他们是些缺乏经验的年轻父母，需要得到帮助。 Backing, supporting & defending adopt advocacy affirmation ally yourself to/with someone argumentation bail out bat bet buoy champion commitment over-favour pander to someone/something prop something up provide provide for someone solidly sustenance underpin wave/show/fly the flagidiom You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Trusts & funds supportnoun (HOLDING)[ C or U ] something that holds something firmly or carries its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling: 支撑物，支架，支柱 The floor is held up by wooden supports.地板是由木支架撑起来的。 I've hurt my wrist, so I've bandaged it to give it some support.我的手腕受伤了，所以绑上了绷带进行保护。 [ C ] a device worn to hold part of the body, especially a weak part, firmly in position: （尤指身体脆弱部位的）支撑物，托 Jim always wears a knee support when he goes running.吉姆跑步时总是戴着护膝。 dreamsquare/iStock/Getty Image Plus/GettyImages Because of an unusually strong current, the bridge's central support gave way, tipping a coach into the river.因为遭遇罕见的湍急洪流的冲击，桥中心的支座坍塌，一辆长途客车被掀进了河里。 When restoring the building, the first priority was to underpin the exterior walls by adding wooden supports along the foundations.修复这座建筑物时，首先要做的是沿着地基给外墙增加木支撑。 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. Physical supports and supporting abutment bearing bolster bookend bracket burden buttress groan load-bearing modillion pier pile pillar prop prop something up rafter sinew underpin unsupported weight-bearing You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Medical dressings, supports & devices supportnoun (PROOF)[ U ] something that shows that a fact is true: 证明，证实 This new evidence lends support to the theory that she was murdered.这一新证据证明了她是被谋杀的说法。 We had to send a doctor's report in support of our claim to the insurance company.我们得把医生的报告寄给保险公司，为我们的索赔提供证明。 Proving and disproving acid test actions speak louder than wordsidiom anti-sexist attest authenticate demonstrable demonstrably demonstration of something dispel disprove non-documentary non-evidence probatory proof positive provability verification verify vindicate vindication vindicative supportnoun (PERFORMER)[ S or U ] a performer or band (= group of musicians) that performs before the main one in a concert or other performance: The band toured Australia in December 2001 as the support for Judas Priest. The concert will start at 8pm prompt and there is no support. Synonyms opener support act support band Groups of musicians band big band boy band brass band brass section ensemble gamelan group jug band marching band pipe band pop group quartet quintet rhythm section supergroup support act support band symphony orchestra tribute band support | American Dictionarysupport verb[ T ] us/səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt/ supportverb[T] (ENCOURAGE)to give encouragement and approval to someone or something because you want the person or thing to succeed: The president strongly supported Egypt’s role in the negotiations. supportverb[T] (HELP)to help someone or something in an emotional or practical way: My family always supported me in whatever I wanted to do. Many companies support public television very generously. supportverb[T] (PROVIDE)to provide someone with money or physical things that are needed: She has to work at two jobs to support her family. supportverb[T] (PROVE)to show or seem to prove something to be true: New research supports the theory. supportverb[T] (STOP FROM FALLING)to hold something firmly or bear its weight, esp. from below, to stop it from falling: The pole is supported by wires. support noun us/səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt/ supportnoun (HELP)[ U ] emotional or practical help: I got a lot of support from my friends and colleagues. supportnoun (PROVIDING MONEY)[ U ] money or physical things that are provided to someone who needs them: The government promised financial support to the areas affected by the flooding. supportnoun (PROOF)[ U ] information or facts that prove something to be true; proof: He produced charts and graphs in support of his argument. supportnoun (ENCOURAGEMENT)[ U ] approval and encouragement given to someone or something: The senator voiced his support for making health care available to all. supportnoun (HOLDING THINGS UP)[ C/U ] something that holds something firmly or bears its weight, to stop it from falling: [ C ]The floor is held up by wooden supports. [ U ]You may have to use crutches for support while your ankle heals. support | Business Englishsupport verb[ T ] uk /səˈpɔːt/us to show that you agree with someone or something and want to encourage them: If your boss raises any objections, I'm willing to support you. I don't support the idea of outsourcing the work. to help someone, or offer help with something, when this is needed: Unfortunately the company can no longer support this software. We offer insight into how to build a service strategy to support your growth objectives. We'll do all we can to support our customers during this difficult period. to give a person the money they need in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live: My starting salary wasn't enough to support a family. if you support an activity, you provide money for it: The drug company is supporting cancer research. I don't know how they manage to support their expensive lifestyle. We are calling on the Government to support the arts. to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling: The frame needs to be strong enough to support the engine assembly. to stop something from falling in value, or becoming less strong: The Bank of England has taken measures to support the pound. to help to show that something is true: These figures support my argument. You can't make a statement like that without any supporting documentation. support noun[ U ] uk /səˈpɔːt/us agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, or person: support for sb/sthThere was little support for the proposal among the Board members present. in support of sthThe postal workers have come out on strike in support of their pay claim. Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people. The new legislation received widespread support. emotional or practical help: We are going to need a lot of support if we want to get this job done on time. support for sb/sthIs there any hope of getting financial support for the project? the act of stopping something falling in value or becoming less strong: support for sthThe Bank has promised support for the ailing currency. something that helps to show that something is true: support for sthThese new facts gave me some support for my interpretation. in support of sthDo you have any data in support of your theory? See alsocustomer support price support technical support Examples of supportsupport It was an attempt to get his support for their plans so far as they themselves understood them. Efforts to calculate the level of price support for rice required the government to elicit cost of production data from the agricultural associations. The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs of items from the exhibit (always in full color) and other supporting material (in black and white). The symbolic evaluator implements a purely functional language which supports symbolic values. Agency 5 has not diversified its products, supports scientific publications, and has a balanced portfolio. But the idea of an ageless self is also supported by developmental psychological theories, where the development after adolescence is seldom considered. The impact of care-giving on care-givers : factors associated with the psychological well-being of people supporting a dementing relative in the community. Both men and women with low support were more likely to report psychological distress than those with high support. A rapid review of the evidence base to support school nursing interventions is reported and developments for future research are indicated. This suggests that we need to know something about which firms support which parties to undertake this analysis. To control for this possibility, the data were quartiled on the basis of the incumbent party's support in the previous election. The effective number of parties increased significantly and minority governments without stable support in parliament became the standard type of government. These parties had a common interest and were supported by non-governmental organisations which helped them put together a strong campaign. His central support also recovered, aided by the party's need to have some provincial governments fit for display. The straightforward thing to say, in both cases, is that removing the life support caused the patient's death. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. Collocations withsupportsupportThese are words often used in combination with support. Click on a collocation to see more examples of it. additional support According to this characterisation, bare survival is possible in settlements, but any meaningful developmental activity requires additional support and relocation away from them. adequate support The musical foundation established during the early years, therefore, needs to provide adequate support for future musical development and learning. administrative support Improvements in physician and nurse ratings of interdisciplinary care, residency education, house staff attitudes, and administrative support have been reported (11;16;24). These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. See all collocations with support |
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