to support
US /tə səˈpɔrt/
UK /tə səˈpɔːt/
動詞
1.
支撐, 支持
to bear all or part of the weight of; hold up
範例:
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The pillars support the roof.
柱子支撐著屋頂。
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He used a cane to support himself.
他用拐杖支撐自己。
2.
支持, 擁護
to give approval, comfort, or encouragement to
範例:
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Her family always supported her decisions.
她的家人總是支持她的決定。
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We need to support local businesses.
我們需要支持當地企業。
3.
養活, 供養
to provide with a home and the necessities of life
範例:
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He works hard to support his family.
他努力工作以養活家人。
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The government provides aid to support low-income families.
政府提供援助以支持低收入家庭。
名詞
1.
支撐, 支架
a thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright
範例:
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The bridge needs stronger supports.
這座橋需要更堅固的支撐。
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He leaned against the wall for support.
他靠在牆上以獲得支撐。
2.
支持, 幫助
emotional or practical help
範例:
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She received a lot of support from her friends.
她從朋友那裡得到了很多支持。
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The community offered financial support to the victims.
社區向受害者提供了財政支持。