bolster
英 [ˈbəʊlstə]
[NOUN, VERB]
bolsters
1. [C 可数名词] 长枕
A bolster is a firm pillow shaped like a long tube which is sometimes put across a bed instead of pillows, or under the ordinary pillows.
NOUN. 名词
bolsters , bolstering , bolstered
1. [T 及物动词] 增强
If you bolster something such as someone's confidence or courage, you increase it.
近义词
boost
双语例句
例：Hopes of an early cut in interest rates bolstered confidence.
提前降低利率的希望增强了信心。
2. [T 及物动词] 巩固
If someone tries to bolster their position in a situation, they try to strengthen it.
近义词
双语例句
例：The country is free to adopt policies to bolster its economy.
这个国家可自由采取措施来巩固经济。
VERB. 动词
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