| 词汇 | bolster up |
| 释义 | phrasebolster up1. bolster up sb/sth • bolster sb/sth up BrE to make someone feel more confident, especially by praising them: He relies on Clare because she bolsters him up and tells him he's wonderful.bolster up sb's ego/morale She thought she'd bolster up his ego a bit by asking for his advice.2. bolster up sth • bolster sth up if you use something to try to bolster up an idea or argument, you use it to try to show that the idea or argument is true: There's plenty of evidence available to bolster up this theory. The lawyer referred to various other cases that bolstered up their argument.bolster up1. To provide someone with emotional support and care. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bolster" and "up." I always try to bolster up my little girl when she's feeling sad. Stephanie is mourning the loss of her father, so we're all going over to her house tonight to bolster her up. 2. To provide something with physical support or reinforcement. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bolster" and "up." We need to bolster up that painting with another nail before it falls off the wall. I used a wood block to bolster the window up—otherwise, it comes crashing down when you least expect it. bolster someone upFig. to give someone emotional support and encouragement. We bolstered her up the best we could, but she was still unhappy. I don't mind bolstering up people who are depressed. bolster something upto give added support to something. The carpenter bolstered the shelf up with a nail or two. I had to bolster up the door or it would have fallen in. |
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