bolster

• 指长而厚的垫枕或圆柱形靠垫，常垫在其他枕头下面或用于支撑背部、头部。

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.

   长枕

   • 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.

   同义词cushionpadpillowsupport

• 动词，表示支持、加强或增强某事物，如论点、体系或结构。

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.

   加强

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

   同义词boostbuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upstrengthensupportsustain

   反义词diminisherodesapundermineweaken

2. Prop up physicallyB2formal

   To provide physical support or padding to something.

   支撑

   • 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.

   同义词bracebuttresscushionpadpropshoresupportunderpin

短语动词变体bolster up