| 短语 | prop sth ↔ up |
| 释义 | prop sth ↔ up 1. to prevent something from falling by putting something against it or under it支撑，撑住〔某物〕:•The builders are trying to prop up the crumbling walls of the church.建筑工人正在设法把快要倒塌的教堂墙壁撑住。[+ against ]•paintings propped up against the wall倚墙放的画2. to help an ECONOMY , industry, or government so that it can continue to exist, especially by giving money支持，维持〔某经济、行业或政府〕:•The government introduced measures to prop up the stock market.政府采取措施来扶持股市。3. prop yourself up to hold your body up by leaning against something靠着某物站直（坐直），撑着站起（坐起），撑起身体:[+ on / against / with ]•She propped herself up on one elbow.她用单肘撑起身子。 |
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