support
/səˈpɔːt/ · /səˈpɔːrt/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1170 in the learning path
支持；帮助；供养
Definitions
v. to help, encourage, provide for, or agree with someone
支持；帮助；供养
v. to hold something up or bear its weight
支撑；承托
n. help, encouragement, money, or something that holds another thing up
支持；援助；支撑
Example
My sister supports me whenever I try something new.
每当我尝试新事物时，姐姐都会支持我。
Governments should provide financial support for small businesses that create jobs in economically disadvantaged communities.
政府应为在经济困难社区创造就业机会的小企业提供资金支持。
Collocations
- financial support
- support a family
- support an argument
- emotional support
Word family
- supporter (n.)
- supportive (adj.)
- unsupported (adj.)
Synonyms
- help
- assist
- back
Antonyms
- oppose
Usage tip
support是及物动词；名词常用support for。
FAQ
- What does support mean?
- to help, encourage, provide for, or agree with someone to hold something up or bear its weight help, encouragement, money, or something that holds another thing up
- How is support pronounced?
- UK /səˈpɔːt/, US /səˈpɔːrt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
