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Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
支持；加强
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支持；加强
to support, strengthen, or reinforce something
A positive review can bolster a new author's confidence.
一条好评可以增强新作家的信心。
加固、加强、固定或支持
To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
支持并加强
support and strengthen
用枕头或垫枕支撑
prop up with a pillow or bolster
bolster
Base
原形
bolsters
3rd person
第三人称单数
bolstering
-ing
现在分词
bolstered
Past
过去式
bolstered
Past participle
过去分词
Regular exercise bolsters the immune system.
经常锻炼能增强免疫系统。
The government bolstered the economy with new policies.
政府通过新政策提振了经济。
She has bolstered her confidence by practicing daily.
她通过每天练习增强了自信。
规则动词；过去式和过去分词均为 bolstered。
They bolstered the old bridge with steel supports before reopening it.
他们在重新开放前用钢支架加固了那座旧桥。
AI contextual example
Extra savings helped bolster the family's emergency fund.
额外的储蓄帮助增强了家庭的应急基金。
AI contextual example
bolster morale
鼓舞士气
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