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prop

(prɔp)

n (c)

(= stick, post) 支柱 (zhīzhù) (根, gēn)
(fig, = person, thing) 靠山 (kàoshān) (座, zuò)

vt

(also prop up)
to prop sth (up) against/on sth (= lean) 把某物靠在某物上 (bǎ mǒuwù kào zài mǒuwù shang)

Derived Forms

props n pl (Theat) 道具 (dàojù)

1 (verb) in the sense of lean

Definition

to place or lean

He propped his bike against the fence.

Synonyms

lean

She was feeling tired and was glad to lean against him.

place

Chairs were placed in rows for the parents.

set

He took the case out of her hand and set it on the floor.

stand

Stand the plant in the open in a sunny, sheltered place.

position

Position trailing plants near the edges of the basket.

rest

He rested his arms on the back of the chair.

lay

Lay a sheet of newspaper on the floor.

balance

He balanced a football on his head.

steady

2 (verb) in the sense of support

Definition

to sustain or support

Plaster ceilings are propped with scaffolding.

Synonyms

support

the thick wooden posts that supported the ceiling

maintain

the basic costs of maintaining a child

sustain

The magnets have lost the capacity to sustain the weight.

shore

hold up

brace

The lights showed the old timbers, used to brace the roof.

uphold

upholding the artist's right to creative freedom

bolster

a number of measures intended to bolster morale

truss

buttress

His tough line is buttressed by a democratic mandate.

1 (noun) in the sense of support

Definition

something that gives rigid support, such as a pole

The timber is reinforced with three steel props on a concrete foundation.

Synonyms

support

Rats had been gnawing at the supports of the house.

stay

brace

She wears a neck brace.

mainstay

truss

the bridge's arched, lightweight steel truss

buttress

a buttress of rock

stanchion

2 (noun) in the sense of mainstay

Definition

a person or thing giving moral support

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

Synonyms

mainstay

Fish and rice were the mainstays of their diet.

support

Andrew is terrific. He's been such a support to me.

sustainer

anchor

The actor provides energy and an anchor for his less experienced co-stars.

backbone

the economic backbone of the nation

cornerstone

upholder

phrasal verb

See prop something or someone up

单词	prop
释义	Trends of prop View usage for: prop (prɒp) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense props, present participle propping, past tense, past participle 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] [Also V n adv/prep] Synonyms: lean, place, set, stand More Synonyms of prop 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 More Synonyms of prop 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: See prop up More Synonyms of prop prop in British English 1 (prɒp) verbWord forms: props, propping or propped (when tr, often foll by up) 1. (transitive) to support with a rigid object, such as a stick 2. (transitive; usually also foll by against) to place or lean 3. (transitive) to sustain or support 4. (intransitive) Australian and New Zealand to stop suddenly or unexpectedly noun 5. something that gives rigid support, such as a stick 6. a person or thing giving support, as of a moral or spiritual nature 7. rugby either of the forwards at either end of the front row of a scrum Word origin C15: related to Middle Dutch proppe vine prop; compare Old High German pfropfo shoot, German Pfropfen stopper prop in British English 2 (prɒp) noun short for property (sense 8) prop in British English 3 (prɒp) noun an informal word for propeller prop in American English 1 (prɑp) noun 1. a rigid support, as a beam, stake, or pole, placed under or against a structure or part 2. a person or thing that gives support or aid to a person, institution, etc. verb transitiveWord forms: propped or ˈpropping 3. to support, hold up, or hold in place with or as with a prop often with up 4. to place or lean (something) against a support 5. to sustain or bolster Word origin ME proppe < MDu, prop, ? akin to Ger pfropfen, stopper prop in American English 2 (prɑp) noun property (sense 7) prop in American English 3 (prɑp) noun propeller prop in American English 4 1. proper(ly) 2. property 3. proposition 4. proprietor Examples of 'prop' in a sentence prop Successive governments propped up companies that had no plausible prospects and the taxpayer picked up the tab. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The producers go to such trouble to get costumes and props right: why not the birds? Times, Sunday Times (2016) It has a library with row upon row of fashion magazines propped against the wall. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The departure of the two heavyweight props will enable the purse strings to be loosened. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Some younger ones propped up the bar. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Imagine lifting one prop forward with each hand. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Very few prop desks lost money during the crash. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Mining stocks were the main prop in blue chips as copper and nickel prices strengthened. Times, Sunday Times (2008) This is essentially a film about props. Times, Sunday Times (2015) All the decorations and food props will be ones used in the actual movies. The Sun (2012) Fast and powerful for a prop forward. The Sun (2014) One of his arms was extended across the desk to prop him up when the going got tough. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The ladder had been propped against the wall of the hotel so workmen could remove ivy from the building. The Sun (2013) The speeches were under way when a couple of prop forwards wandered through the wrong door and became uninvited guests. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Surely all prop forwards want that. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Probably the best loose-head prop in the world. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There are no props, no costumes and only minimal lighting. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They had three props in the front row and didn't need a hooker. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It was made in a naturalistic set with a starry cast, authentic props and costumes. Times, Sunday Times (2009) For decades, the mainstream parties have been able to rely on the same core support bases to prop them up at general elections. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The change to the scrum engagement protocol has made the loose-head prop and his technique in staying straight and protecting his hooker more important. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But there's an awful lot more to the Exeter scrum than the prop forward. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Outside, propped against the front wall, is a large looking glass. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But he has tested the manly mettle of cowboys, cops and soldiers, so why not do the same with props and scrum halves? Times, Sunday Times (2010) In other languages prop British English: prop 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. American English: prop Brazilian Portuguese: apoiar Chinese: 支撑 European Spanish: apoyar French: appuyer German: lehnen Italian: appoggiare Japanese: 立てかける Korean: 기대다 European Portuguese: apoiar Latin American Spanish: apoyar British English: prop NOUN A prop is a stick or other object that you use to support something. Using the table as a prop, he dragged himself to his feet. American English: prop Brazilian Portuguese: escora Chinese: 架 European Spanish: apoyo French: support German: Stütze Italian: sostegno Japanese: 支え Korean: 받침목 European Portuguese: escora Latin American Spanish: apoyo All related terms of 'prop' prop up To prop up something means to support it or help it to survive . pit prop a wooden beam used to prop up the roof of a tunnel in a coal mine prop root a root that grows from and supports the stem above the ground in plants such as mangroves clothes prop a long wooden pole with a forked end, used to raise a line of washing to enable it to catch the breeze propman → property man agitprop Agitprop is the use of artistic forms such as drama or posters to further political aims . turboprop A turboprop is a turbine engine that makes an aircraft propeller go round . Chinese translation of 'prop' prop (prɔp) n (c) (= stick, post) 支柱 (zhīzhù) (根, gēn) (fig, = person, thing) 靠山 (kàoshān) (座, zuò) vt (also prop up) to prop sth (up) against/on sth (= lean) 把某物靠在某物上 (bǎ mǒuwù kào zài mǒuwù shang) Derived Forms props n pl (Theat) 道具 (dàojù) 1 (verb) in the sense of lean Definition to place or lean He propped his bike against the fence. Synonyms lean She was feeling tired and was glad to lean against him. place Chairs were placed in rows for the parents. set He took the case out of her hand and set it on the floor. stand Stand the plant in the open in a sunny, sheltered place. position Position trailing plants near the edges of the basket. rest He rested his arms on the back of the chair. lay Lay a sheet of newspaper on the floor. balance He balanced a football on his head. steady 2 (verb) in the sense of support Definition to sustain or support Plaster ceilings are propped with scaffolding. Synonyms support the thick wooden posts that supported the ceiling maintain the basic costs of maintaining a child sustain The magnets have lost the capacity to sustain the weight. shore hold up brace The lights showed the old timbers, used to brace the roof. uphold upholding the artist's right to creative freedom bolster a number of measures intended to bolster morale truss buttress His tough line is buttressed by a democratic mandate. 1 (noun) in the sense of support Definition something that gives rigid support, such as a pole The timber is reinforced with three steel props on a concrete foundation. Synonyms support Rats had been gnawing at the supports of the house. stay brace She wears a neck brace. mainstay truss the bridge's arched, lightweight steel truss buttress a buttress of rock stanchion 2 (noun) in the sense of mainstay Definition a person or thing giving moral support The army is one of the main props of the government. Synonyms mainstay Fish and rice were the mainstays of their diet. support Andrew is terrific. He's been such a support to me. sustainer anchor The actor provides energy and an anchor for his less experienced co-stars. backbone the economic backbone of the nation cornerstone upholder phrasal verb See prop something or someone up Additional synonyms in the sense of anchor Definition a source of stability or security The actor provides energy and an anchor for his less experienced co-stars. Synonyms support, second, stay, supporter, prop, backer, backbone, mainstay, comforter, tower of strength in the sense of backbone the economic backbone of the nation Synonyms foundation, support, base, basis, mainstay, bedrock in the sense of balance Definition to bring into or hold in equilibrium He balanced a football on his head. Synonyms stabilize, support, level, steady Synonyms of 'prop' prop Explore 'prop' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of bolster Definition to support or strengthen a number of measures intended to bolster morale Synonyms support, help, aid, maintain, boost, strengthen, assist, prop, reinforce, hold up, cushion, brace, shore up, augment, buttress, buoy up, give a leg up to (informal) in the sense of brace Definition to provide, strengthen, or fit with a brace The lights showed the old timbers, used to brace the roof. Synonyms support, strengthen, steady, prop, reinforce, hold up, tighten, shove, bolster, fortify, buttress, shove up in the sense of brace Definition something that steadies, binds, or holds up another thing She wears a neck brace. Synonyms support, stay, prop, bracer, bolster, bracket, reinforcement, strut, truss, buttress, stanchion in the sense of buttress Definition to support or sustain His tough line is buttressed by a democratic mandate. Synonyms support, sustain, strengthen, shore, prop, reinforce, back up, brace, uphold, bolster, prop up, shore up, augment in the sense of buttress Definition any support or prop a buttress of rock Synonyms support, shore, prop, brace, pier, reinforcement, strut, mainstay, stanchion, stay, abutment in the sense of lay Definition to place in position Lay a sheet of newspaper on the floor. Synonyms place, put, set, spread, plant, establish, settle, leave, deposit, put down, set down, posit in the sense of maintain Definition to enable a person to have the money, food and other things he or she needs to live the basic costs of maintaining a child Synonyms support, look after, keep, finance, feed, sustain, take care of, provide for, nurture, nourish in the sense of place Definition to put in a particular or appropriate place Chairs were placed in rows for the parents. Synonyms lay (down), leave, put (down), set (down), stand, sit, position, rest, plant, station, establish, stick (informal), settle, fix, arrange, lean, deposit, locate, set out, install, prop, dispose, situate, stow, bung (British, slang), plonk (informal), array in the sense of position Definition to put in the proper or usual place Position trailing plants near the edges of the basket. Synonyms place, put, set, stand, stick (informal), settle, fix, arrange, locate, sequence, array, dispose, lay out in the sense of rest Definition to place for support or steadying He rested his arms on the back of the chair. Synonyms place, lay, repose, stretch out, stand, sit, lean, prop Additional synonyms in the sense of set Definition to put in a specified position or state He took the case out of her hand and set it on the floor. Synonyms put, place, lay, leave, park (informal), position, rest, plant, station, stick (informal), deposit, locate, lodge, situate, plump, plonk in the sense of stand Definition to place (something) upright Stand the plant in the open in a sunny, sheltered place. Synonyms put, place, position, set, mount, lean, prop in the sense of stay Definition something that supports or steadies something, such as a prop or buttress Synonyms support, shoring, prop, brace, reinforcement, buttress, stanchion in the sense of sustain Definition to support (something) from below The magnets have lost the capacity to sustain the weight. Synonyms support, carry, bear, keep up, uphold, keep from falling in the sense of truss Definition a framework of wood or metal used to support a roof, bridge, etc. the bridge's arched, lightweight steel truss Synonyms joist, support, stay, shore, beam, prop, brace, strut, buttress, stanchion in the sense of uphold Definition to give moral support to upholding the artist's right to creative freedom Synonyms support, back, defend, aid, champion, encourage, maintain, promote, sustain, advocate, stand by, stick up for (informal)
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