bolster
靠垫
常用释义
英音[ ˈbəʊlstə(r) ]
美音[ ˈboʊlstər ]
变形
复数:
bolsters
第三人称单数:
bolsters
现在分词:
bolstering
过去式:
bolstered
过去分词:
bolstered
基本释义
- v. 增强,激励;巩固(地位),加强;改善,改进;给(座位)加软垫
- n. 长枕,垫枕;承梁(用于支撑或减少摩擦);托木;(削砖用的)凿刀
- 【名】 (Bolster)(美、印、荷)博尔斯特(人名)
考试频率
六级
考频:近五年出现3次
- v. 支持; 加强
例句
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1·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。来源: 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
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2·Since the former is most common among those inclined towards indifferent relationships, their predominance can bolster individuals' sense of self-worth.由于前者在那些倾向于淡漠关系的人群中最为常见,它们的优势可以增强个体的自我价值感。
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3·Falling interest rates may help to bolster up the economy.利率下降可能有助于激活经济。来源: 《牛津词典》
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4·Optimism may foster good habits that bolster health.乐观的态度可能会培养促进健康的好习惯。
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5·The government sharply raised interest rates this year but it failed to bolster the currency.政府今年大幅提高了利率,但未能加强货币。
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6·Bolster distressed banking systems.支持陷入困境的银行系统。
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7·Music training can bolster the brain.音乐训练可以增强大脑。
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8·Some foods positively bolster your defences.某些食物确实能增强你的防御。
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9·Follow your passion but bolster it with discipline.跟随热情,同时,以纪律作为支撑。
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10·A new agency will be formed to bolster consumers' rights.还将成立一个新机构用于加强消费者的权益。
网络释义
- bolster up : 援助,支持
- bolster plate : 护索板;支承板;压床垫板