新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

prop

英  [prɒp]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • props

    1[C 可数名词] 支撑物

    A prop is a stick or other object that you use to support something.

    双语例句

    例:

    Using the table as a prop, he dragged himself to his feet.

    他用桌子作支撑,缓慢费力地站了起来。

    2[C 可数名词] 支柱

    To be a prop for a system, institution, or person means to be the main thing that keeps them strong or helps them survive.

    双语例句

    例:

    The army is one of the main props of the government.

    军队是政府的主要支柱之一。

    3[C 可数名词] (戏剧或电影中的)道具

    The props in a play or film are all the objects or pieces of furniture that are used in it.

    双语例句

    例:

    the backdrop and props for a stage show.

    一场舞台剧的背景幕和道具。

    PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词
  • prop up

    1[PHRASAL 短语] 架 , 撑(同)prop)

    Prop up means the same as prop.

    双语例句

    例:

    Sam slouched back and propped his elbows up on the bench behind him.

    萨姆懒懒地往后一靠,将他的两胳膊肘撑在了他背后的长凳上。

    2[PHRASAL 短语] 支撑 , 维持

    To prop up something means to support it or help it to survive.

    双语例句

    例:

    Investments in the US money market have propped up the American dollar.

    对美国货币市场的投资一直在支撑着美元。

    VERB. 动词
  • props , propping , propped

    1[T 及物动词] 架 , 搁

    If you prop an object on or against something, you support it by putting something underneath it or by resting it somewhere.

    双语例句

    例:

    He rocked back in the chair and propped his feet on the desk.

    他往椅背上一靠,将双脚搁在了桌子上。