1 bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ verb
bolsters; bolstered; bolstering
1 bolster
/ˈboʊlstɚ/
verb
bolsters; bolstered; bolstering
Learner's definition of BOLSTER
[+ object]
: to make (something) stronger or better : to give support to (something)加强；改善；支持 -
She came with me to bolster my confidence.她陪我一起来以增强我的信心。
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a convincing argument that was bolstered by the speaker's reputation因演讲者的声誉而更具说服力的论点
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He received news that bolstered [=lifted] his spirits.他得到了令他精神振奋的消息。
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She is thinking of ways to bolster her career/image.她正在思考如何把事业做强/提升形象。
2 bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ noun
plural bolsters
2 bolster
/ˈboʊlstɚ/
noun
plural bolsters
Learner's definition of BOLSTER
[count]
: a long bag of cloth completely filled with soft material : a long pillow or cushion长枕垫；长软垫