bolstering是什么意思？

bolstering

英['bəʊlstərɪŋ] 美['boʊlstərɪŋ]

• v. 支持( bolster的现在分词 )，支撑，给予必要的支持，援助；

例句

• Only be bolstering one's natural spirit can one truly master the art of shaping one's Chi. 只有巩固自己的自然精神才能真正掌握形成自己气的技巧.
• He needed bolstering and support. 他需要别人助他一臂之力.
• Why should Donahue's people concern themselves with bolstering your image? 唐纳休的人为什么要费心维护你的形象?

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• VERB
  增强（信心）；鼓舞（士气）
  If you bolster something such as someone's confidence or courage, you increase it.
  例句
  Hopes of an early cut in interest rates bolstered confidence. 利率有望早日下调，从而增强了人们的信心。 ...a number of measures intended to bolster morale. 旨在鼓舞士气的一些措施
• VERB
  巩固（地位）；加强
  If someone tries to bolster their position in a situation, they try to strengthen it.
  例句
  Britain is free to adopt policies to bolster its economy. 英国可以自由制定政策以振兴经济。
• N-COUNT
  （垫在普通枕头下的）长枕，垫枕
  A bolster is a firm pillow shaped like a long tube which is sometimes put across a bed under the ordinary pillows.