bolster

• Существительное, обозначающее длинную толстую подушку или валик, часто подкладываемый под другие подушки для опоры или используемый для поддержки спины или головы.

A noun referring to a long, thick pillow or cushion, often placed under other pillows for support, or used as a support for the back or head.

1. Long pillowB2formal

   A long, narrow pillow or cushion, often placed across the head of a bed or used for support.

   Длинная подушка

   • She placed a bolster under her knees for extra comfort.
   • The bed was decorated with several colorful bolsters.
   • He used a bolster to support his back while reading.

   Synonymscushionpadpillowsupport

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по поддержке, укреплению или усилению чего-либо, например, аргумента, системы или структуры.

A verb used to indicate the act of supporting, strengthening, or reinforcing something, such as an argument, system, or structure.

1. B2formal

   To support or strengthen something, such as an argument, system, or position.

   Укреплять

   • The new evidence bolstered the prosecution's case.
   • They introduced tax cuts to bolster the economy.
   • Her speech was designed to bolster public confidence.

   Synonymsboostbuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upstrengthensupportsustain

   Antonymsdiminisherodesapundermineweaken

2. Prop up physicallyB2formal

   To provide physical support or padding to something.

   Подпереть

   • He bolstered his back with a pillow while sitting.
   • The workers bolstered the wall with steel beams.
   • She bolstered the sagging shelf with extra brackets.

   Synonymsbracebuttresscushionpadpropshoresupportunderpin

Phrasal variantsbolster up