bolster
UK ['bəʊl.stər] US ['boʊl.stɚ] verb transitive
■to support or improve something or make it stronger 支撑；加固；提高，改善•More money is needed to bolster the industry.需要更多的钱来扶持该行业。 •She tried to bolster my confidence/morale (= encourage me and make me feel stronger) by telling me that I had a special talent.她说我有特别的才能，想要增强我的信心。 •They need to do something to bolster their image.他们需要设法改善他们的形象。
UK ['bəʊl.stər] US ['boʊl.stɚ] noun countable
■a long firm cylindrical pillow 长枕；长垫枕；长靠枕 |