Word · Frequency #9591
bolster
/ˈboʊlstɝː/
verb
支持；加强
to support, strengthen, or reinforce something
- 1.
To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
加固、加强、固定或支持
- 2.
support and strengthen
支持并加强
- 3.
prop up with a pillow or bolster
用枕头或垫枕支撑
用（长）枕支撑；垫高；加固、加强、固定或支持；支持并加强；用枕头或垫枕支撑；支持
In use
A positive review can bolster a new author's confidence.
They bolstered the old bridge with steel supports before reopening it.
Extra savings helped bolster the family's emergency fund.
bolster morale
Verb forms
base bolster · third person bolsters · -ing bolstering · past bolstered · past participle bolstered
规则动词；过去式和过去分词均为 bolstered。
Connections
Synonyms
Confusing words
Word family
- bolsters
- plural, third person singular
- bolstered
- past, past participle
- bolstering
- present participle
Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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