prop

名词 prop:

1. a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
2. any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
   同义词：property
3. a propeller that rotates to push against air
   同义词：airplane propeller, airscrew

动词 prop:

1. support by placing against something solid or rigid
   同义词：prop up, shore up, shore

1. The invalid lay propped on the pillows.
   那病弱者倚靠在枕头上。
2. The roof of the tunnel was supported by wooden props.
   坑道顶用木柱支撑。
3. He propped his bicycle up against the fence.
   他把脚踏车靠在篱笆上。
4. It is not the government's policy to prop up declining industries.
   资助不景气的工业不是政府的政策。

prop

n.（名词）
An object placed beneath or against a structure to keep it from falling or shaking; a support.
支撑物：放在结构下面或紧靠结构的物体，目的是防止结构落下或抖动；支撑物
One that serves as a support or stay:
后盾，靠山：作为支柱或靠山的人：
例句：
my children, my props in old age.
我的孩子们是我暮年的靠山

v.tr.（及物动词）
propped,prop.ping,props
To support by placing something beneath or against; shore up.
架，搁：把某物置于…之下或靠着…来支持；支撑起来

来源：
Middle English proppe
中古英语 proppe
probably from Middle Dutch
可能源自 中古荷兰语

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prop 2

n.（名词）
A theatrical property.
道具：剧院的财产

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prop 3

n.Informal （名词）【非正式用语】
A propeller.
螺旋桨，推进器