支持 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- adherence noun Sticking closely to a rule, agreement, treatment or set of standards.
- backup noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
- boost noun Something that helps increase or improve a person's effort, confidence, or performance.
- booster noun An additional dose of a vaccine given to renew or strengthen immunity.
- countenance noun A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.
- endorsement noun A public statement of approval or support, especially from a well-known person or organisation.
- lean verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
- prop noun An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
- subsidy noun Money given, often by a government, to support an industry, activity, or lower a price.
- support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.
Senses
支持 is used for these senses in English:
- adherence Faithful support for some cause.
- backup A reserve or substitute.
- boost Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.
- booster Something that boosts.
- buy-in Support; agreement; blessing (in a secular sense).
- countenance Favour; support; encouragement.
- endorsement The act or quality of endorsing
- falsework (engineering) Scaffolding, a temporary frame serving to support and brace a building under construction until it can stand alone.
backup — full definition
- noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
- noun A copy of digital files kept separately so the originals can be restored if lost or damaged.
- noun A buildup or blockage that stops something from flowing normally, such as traffic or plumbing.