prop
UK [prɒp] US [prɑ:p] verb transitive + adverb or preposition (-pp-)
■to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it 支撑；支持•I propped my bike (up) against the wall.我把自行车靠在墙上。 •She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands.她双手托着下巴坐在书桌旁。 •This window keeps on closing - I'll have to prop it open with something.这扇窗老是开了又关——我得用甚么东西撑着不让它关上。
UK [prɒp] US [prɑ:p] verb transitive + adverb or preposition (-pp-)
Phrasal Verbs [M] prop sth up
■to lift and give support to something by putting something under it 支撑，撑住•He was sitting upright in his hospital bed, propped up by pillows.他靠着枕头，直挺挺地坐在医院的病床上。 •There were the usual bunch of drinkers propped up at (= leaning against) the bar.有一群常客斜靠在吧台上。 ■to give support to something, especially a country or organization, so that it can continue to exist in a difficult situation 支持，维持•How long is the government likely to survive without the US military force there to prop it up?没有美国的军事力量在那里支撑，那个政府还能维持多久？
UK [prɒp] US [prɑ:p] noun
FILM/THEATRE 电影／戏剧
countable usually plural
■an object used by the actors performing in a play or film 道具•The set is minimal and the only props used in the show are a table, a chair and a glass of water.布景极其简单，剧中所用的道具只有一张桌子、一把椅子和一杯水。
UK [prɒp] US [prɑ:p] noun
AIRCRAFT/SHIP 飞机／轮船
countable informal for
■propeller
UK [prɒp] US [prɑ:p] noun
SUPPORT 支持
countable
■an object which is used to support something by holding it up 支撑物•I need some sort of a prop to keep the washing line up.我需要一个东西来撑起晾衣绳。 •figurative A lot of people use cigarettes as a sort of social prop (= to make them feel more confident).许多人抽烟是为了使自己感觉更有自信。 (also prop forward)
■a player in a rugby team who is large and strong, and who supports the scrum 支柱前锋（橄榄球队球员，该球员体壮有力，可支援并列争球） |