Prop



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 支撑物, 靠山; v. 支持
• ［英］ n. 支撑物, 靠山 ( support) ; v. 支持 ( to support)
• ［例］ use two sticks as props for a sagging tent.

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English proppe, from Middle Dutch, stopper; akin to Middle Low German proppe stopper
• Date: 15th century
• something that props or sustains ; support

II. transitive verb (propped; propping)

• Date: 1538
• 1.
  • a. to support by placing something under or against — often used with up
  • b. to support by placing against something
• 2. sustain, strengthen — often used with up<a government propped up by the military>

III. noun

• Date: 1841
• 1. property 3 <stage props>
• 2. something used in creating or enhancing a desired effect <buy books…as cultural props because they want to appear literate — John Powers>

IV. noun

• Date: 1914
• propeller

V. abbreviation

• 1. property
• 2. proposition
• 3. proprietor

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