support
v
1 [Tn] bear the weight of (sth/sb); hold in position; carry 承受(某物[某人])的重量; 支撐; 扶持
a beam supporting a roof 支承屋頂的橫梁
Is this bridge strong enough to support heavy lorries? 這座橋禁得住重型卡車通行嗎?
He was weak with hunger, so I had to support him. 他餓得沒有力氣, 我得攙著他.
2
(a) [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb/sth (in sth) help sb/sth by one's approval or sympathy or by giving money (用表示贊同或同情或給錢)幫助某人[某事物]; 支持; 支援; 資助
support a cause, political party, reform 支持某事業、 政黨、 改革
donate money to support a charity 捐款贊助慈善事業
The directors were trying to get rid of her, but her staff all supported her. 董事都想把她撤掉, 可是她那部門的人員全都支持她.
The American public stopped supporting the war in Vietnam. 美國公眾不再支持美國在越南進行的戰爭了.
Will you support me in my campaign for election? 你支持我參加競選嗎?
(b) [Tn] be a regular customer of or visitor to (sth); be a fan of (a team, etc) 經常光顧(某處); 為(某隊等)捧場
Support your local theatre
buy tickets regularly! 請大力支持本地劇院, 歡迎經常光臨!
Which football team do you support? 你是哪個足球隊的球迷?
3 [Tn] help to show that (a theory, claim, etc) is true; confirm 支持(某理論、 主張等); 證實; 肯定
a theory that is not supported by the facts 缺乏事實根據的理論
This evidence supports my argument that she is guilty. 這一證據支持了我認為她有罪的推定.
4 [Tn] provide (sb) with the necessary money, etc to buy food, accommodation,etc 資助, 供養, 贍養(某人)
I was supported by my parents when I was studying. 我求學期間由父母供養.
5 [Tn] provide enough food and water to keep (sb/sth) alive (提供食物和水)維持(某人[某物])的生命
Such a barren desert can support very few creatures. 在這樣荒瘠的沙漠里, 很少生物能夠存活. support, n
1 [U] ~ (for sth) supporting or being supported 支撐; 扶持; 支持; 支援; 資助; 供養; 維持
adequate support for the great weight of the crane 對起重機巨大重量的足夠的支承力
a proposal that received no, little, not much, etc support 沒有人、 很少有人、 沒有多少人...支持的建議
I need some financial support for this venture. 我需要一些財務贊助來興辦這一企業.
Can I rely on your support (ie Will you vote for me) in this election? 在此次選舉中你能支持我嗎?
She is without any visible means of support, ie has no work, income, etc. 她生活無著(無工作、 收入等).
2 [C] thing that supports or bears the weight of sth 支撐物; 支柱; 支座; 支架
wearing an athletic support 穿著下體護身
supports holding up a collapsing wall 支撐危墻的柱子.
3 [C] person who gives help, sympathy, etc 給予幫助、 同情等的人
Jim was a great support to us when father died. 父親死後, 吉姆給了我們巨大的幫助.
4 [U] people who support a political party, team, etc (政黨、 球隊等的)支持者, 擁護者
The theatre has had to close for lack of support. 這家劇院光顧者寡只好關閉.
5 (idm 習語) in sup`port (eg of troops) in reserve; ready to give support (如指軍隊等)後備的, 準備給予支援的
We have ten people to do the cooking, with several more in support. 我們有十個人做飯, 還有幾個人可隨時來幫忙. in support of sb/sth supporting sb/sth; in favour of sb/sth 支持或支援某人[某事物]
speak in support of a ban on arms supplies 講話支持武器禁運.