bolsters

英 [ˈbəʊlstəz]

美 [ˈboʊlstərz]

v. 改善; 加强
n. 垫枕(长而厚)
bolster的第三人称单数和复数

柯林斯词典

VERB 增强（信心）；鼓舞（士气）
If youbolstersomething such as someone's confidence or courage, you increase it.
1. Hopes of an early cut in interest rates bolstered confidence.
  利率有望早日下调，从而增强了人们的信心。
2. ...a number of measures intended to bolster morale.
  旨在鼓舞士气的一些措施
VERB 巩固（地位）；加强
If someone tries tobolstertheir position in a situation, they try to strengthen it.
1. Britain is free to adopt policies to bolster its economy.
  英国可以自由制定政策以振兴经济。
2. Bolster upmeans the same asbolster.
  bolster up同bolster
3. ...an aid programme to bolster up their troubled economy.
  旨在改善他们国家经济困境的援助计划
（垫在普通枕头下的）长枕，垫枕
Abolsteris a firm pillow shaped like a long tube which is sometimes put across a bed under the ordinary pillows.

双语例句

If it bolsters england's cause enough to help the team to the final, someone may even decide to order a bottle of that extravagant plonk.
如果这个地方能支持英格兰一直打到决赛，有些人可能会为这个奢侈的地方干杯。
This finding excites Alkire because it bolsters an existing theory of how consciousness works.
这些研究结果令阿尔基尔十分振奋，因为它很好地支持了一个现有的意识运作理论。
The Test and Research of the Fatigue Strength of Cast Steel Bolsters and Side Frames
铸钢摇枕、侧架疲劳强度试验研究
As the Burmese regime bolsters its forces in the conflict zones of eastern Burma, the likelihood of disputes escalating increases.
作为缅甸军政府主张缅军在缅甸东部区域的冲突升级，战争规模可能升级。
Causes to Cracking in Bolsters and Side Frames in Operation of Freight Cars and the Preventative Measures
货车摇枕、侧架在运用中产生裂纹的原因及防止措施
Governor Sarah Palin bolsters McCain's message of reform.
佩林州长使麦凯恩关于改革的主张得到加强。
Research on Structure of Body Bolsters for 200 km/ h Track Inspection Cars
200km/h轨检车枕梁结构研究
Some experts say that the study bolsters the case for stricter controls on ozone-generating emissions.
一些专家们称，该研究说明了有必要采取更为严格的控制措施来限制产生臭氧的排放物。
Install padding for side bolsters.
安装侧靠垫的衬垫。
Analysis of the problems involved in the production of Grade B steel bolsters side frames for railway freight cars
铁道货车B级钢摇枕、侧架生产问题的剖析