| 单词 | prop |
| 释义 | prop (prɒp ) Word forms: props , propping , propped 1. verb If you prop an object on or against something, you support it by putting something underneath it or by resting it somewhere. He rocked back in the chair and propped his feet on the desk. [V n + on/against] He propped his bike against the bus. [V n on/against n] Synonyms: lean, place, set, stand Prop up means the same as prop. Sam slouched back and propped his elbows up on the bench behind him. [V n P prep] If you have difficulty sitting like this, prop up your back against a wall. [V P n prep] 2. countable noun A prop is a stick or other object that you use to support something. 3. countable noun To be a prop for a system, institution, or person means to be the main thing that keeps them strong or helps them survive. The army is one of the main props of the government. I had two props in my life; one was food, the other work. Synonyms: mainstay, support, sustainer, anchor 4. countable noun [usually plural] The props in a play or film are all the objects or pieces of furniture that are used in it. ...the backdrop and props for a stage show. ...stage props. 5. countable noun [usually singular] In rugby, a prop or prop forward is one of the two players who position themselves in the front row when a group called a scrum is formed. 6. countable noun A prop is the same as a propeller. [informal] Phrasal verbs: prop up 1. phrasal verb To prop up something means to support it or help it to survive. Investments in the U.S. money market have propped up the American dollar. [VERB PARTICLE noun] On the Stock Exchange, aggressive buying propped the market up. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 2. prop [sense 1] Translations: Chinese: 支撑, 架 Japanese: 立てかける, 支え |
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