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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

bolster

英  [ˈbəʊlstə]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词

  • bolsters

    1. [C 可数名词] 长枕

    A bolster is a firm pillow shaped like a long tube which is sometimes put across a bed instead of pillows, or under the ordinary pillows.

    VERB. 动词

  • bolsters , bolstering , bolstered

    1. [T 及物动词] 增强

    If you bolster something such as someone's confidence or courage, you increase it.

    近义词

    boost

    双语例句

    例：

    Hopes of an early cut in interest rates bolstered confidence.

    提前降低利率的希望增强了信心。

    2. [T 及物动词] 巩固

    If someone tries to bolster their position in a situation, they try to strengthen it.

    近义词

    boost

    双语例句

    例：

    The country is free to adopt policies to bolster its economy.

    这个国家可自由采取措施来巩固经济。

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