root for
phrasal verbroot for somebody
- [no passive] (usually used in the progressive tenses) (informal) to support or encourage somebody in a sports competition or when they are in a difficult situation
（体育比赛或遭遇困难时）给…助威，给…加油 - We're rooting for the Bulls.
我们为公牛队加油。 - Good luck—I'm rooting for you!
祝你好运，我支持你！
- We're rooting for the Bulls.