单词 | bolster up |
释义 | bolster up (once / 13988 pages) v WORD FAMILY bolster up: bolstered up, bolstering up, bolsters up USAGE EXAMPLES"We would not rule out a new form of nuclear test for bolstering up our nuclear deterrence," it said in March. Reuters(May 10, 2014) Another fan bolstered up those who had fallen, and pushed the sunburned man back. New York Times(Aug 18, 2013) In response to the drills, North Korea said it will "further bolster up its nuclear deterrent for self-defence". BBC(Jun 25, 2012) v support and strengthen Syn|Hyper bolster reenforce, reinforce make stronger |
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