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prop SUPPORTHprBp, $prB:pv[I always + adv/prep]-pp- to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it支撑; 支持I left my bike propped (up) against the wall.我把自行车靠在墙上。He was sitting upright in his hospital bed, propped up by pillows.他靠着枕头,笔直地坐在病床上。She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands.她双手托住下巴坐在课桌旁。There were the usual bunch of drinkers propped up at the bar.有一群常来的酒徒靠在吧台上。This window keeps on closing -- I'll have to prop it open with something.这扇窗老要关上----我必须用什么撑着不让它关上。(fig.) How long is that government likely to survive without the US military force there to keep it propped up?没有美国的军事力量支撑着它,那个政府还能维持多久?
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