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🔑supportsup·port1 /səˈpɔrt / verb [transitive] - to carry the weight of someone or something支撑；支承◆Large columns support the roof.大型立柱支撑起屋顶。
- to agree with the aims of someone or something or with an idea, a plan, etc., and to give him / her / it help, money, etc.支持；拥护◆I'll support you as much as I can.我会尽力支持你。◆a candidate who supports tougher drug laws支持更严厉的反毒品法的候选人
- to show that something is true or correct证实；证明◆What evidence do you have to support what you say?你有什么证据能证实你说的话？➨ LANGUAGE BANK用语库evidencegiving proof提供证据Recent research demonstrates that TV advertising influences what children buy.新近的研究表明，电视广告对儿童选择购买什么商品会产生影响。Many parents think that TV advertising influences their children. This view is supported by the findings of a recent study, which shows a clear link between TV advertisements and children's spending habits.许多家长认为电视广告会影响他们的孩子，这一观点得到了一项新近研究结果的支持。该研究显示出电视广告和儿童消费习惯之间有明显的关联。These results contradict claims that advertising does not affect children's spending habits.这些研究结果与广告不会影响儿童消费习惯的说法相悖。The findings also reveal/(seem to) suggest that most children are not aware of the true purpose of advertising.这些研究结果也显示出／（似乎）表明多数儿童并不明白广告的真正意图。
- to give or provide someone with the money he / she needs for food, clothes, etc.供养；赡养；资助◆Jim has to support two children from his previous marriage.吉姆得扶养他前一次婚姻生的两个孩子。
🔑supportsup·port2 /səˈpɔrt / noun - [uncountable] support (for sth) help that you give to a person or thing (often something that is encouraging in a difficult situation)帮助；支持；鼓励◆public support for the campaign公众对这场运动的支持◆The software manual includes a free number to call for technical support.这本软件使用手册内有一个免费电话号码，拨打该号码便可获得技术支持。◆Thank you for your support at this difficult time.感谢你在这困难时刻提供的帮助。
- [countable, uncountable] something that carries the weight of someone or something支撑物；支柱；支座◆bridge supports桥梁的支柱
- [uncountable] money to buy food, clothes, etc.生活费◆She has no job, no home, and no means of support.她没有工作，无家可归，没有生活来源。 ➡ look at child support
 ●in support of sb / sthsupporting or agreeing with someone or something支持；赞同◆Steve spoke in support of the proposal.史蒂夫发言表示支持这一提议。 |