supportsup•port /sə'pɔːt/

vt

1. 支持；赞成；拥护

• The bill was supported by a large majority in the Senate. 这个法案得到参议院中绝大多数人的支持。

• support a government statement 拥护政府声明

2. 支撑；扶持

• He grabbed the rail to support himself. 他抓住栏杆支撑自己的身体。

• This chair is not strong enough to support your weight. 这把椅子不够结实，承受不住你的重量。

3. 供养；赡养

• He needs a high income to support such a large family. 他需要很高的收入来养活这么一个大家庭。

• I was supported by my parents when I was studying. 求学期间我由父母供养。

4. 鼓励；安慰

• He supported me enormously when I was in difficulty. 在我深陷困境时，他给予了我极大的鼓励。

• What supported her was hope. 是希望给了她力量。

5. 证实

• The results supported the theory. 结果证实了理论的正确。

• The evidence supports his argument that I am innocent. 证据证实了他认为我无罪的推断。

6. 英 做（球队的）支持者

• He's always supported China. 他一直支持中国队。

• Which football team do you support? 你是那支足球队的球迷？

7. [常用于否定] 正式 忍受

• I can't support the heat any longer. 我再也无法忍受这样的暑热。