•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。

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•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。

•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？

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•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。

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•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。