Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #6444
prop
支撑物;支柱
An object placed against or under something to support it; a support.
- 1.
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
放置在另一物体上或下方以支撑的物体;任何支撑物。
- 2.
An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
道具:放在舞台或布景上以营造演员表演场景的物品。
- 3.
The propeller of an aircraft or boat.
螺旋桨:飞机或船只的推进器。
- 4.
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
放置在某物下方或旁边以防止其摇晃或倒下的支撑物
- 5.
The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
争球中钩球队员两侧的球员
- 6.
An item placed within an advertisement in order to suggest a style of living etc.
广告中用于暗示生活方式的道具
- 7.
any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
戏剧或电影布景中使用的任何可移动物品或物体
- 8.
Any of the seashells in the game of props.
道具游戏中的任何贝壳。
- 9.
a propeller that rotates to push against air
旋转以推动空气的螺旋桨
道具;螺旋桨;广告道具;(橄榄球)支柱前锋;(道具游戏中的)贝壳
In use
We placed a wooden prop under the heavy table to keep it steady.
The tent needs an extra prop to stop the roof from sagging.
He cut a small prop to support the broken chair leg.
before every scene he ran down his checklist of props
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Confusing words
Learner notes
Grammar Note
该词条仅收录名词词性;动词 to prop(支撑)不在此列。
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
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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