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中文的兼语式，在英语有许多类似的结构，如：want, tell, ask, beg, order, instruct, permit, forbid, want, warn, invite, remind, force, allow, advise, commission, enable, encourage, persuade, like, wait for, help, push等动词，都可以在其直接宾语后面再加上to inf. （此时直接宾语成为“兼语”，即既兼宾语又兼主语）。在这一点上，英文比许多其他欧洲语言都更加接近中文，中国人使用英文，也有比较方便之处。但是动词support不属这类动词，就是说，不能照中文“支持某人去做某事”的模式得出*support somebody to do something的搭配。遇到这样的中文兼语式要译成英文，需要灵活处理，不能照搬，例如可以译成support someone in their effort to inf.。同样，动词suggest也不能有兼语式，参见suggest条。

See also: uphold

See also: help

support
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The verb support means to bear weight or load, or otherwise support. If you build a house with blocks, you can safely remove some of them, but if you remove one that is supporting the weight of the blocks above it, the whole structure can collapse. Timber!
If you agree with or approve of a cause, person, idea, or the like, you support it. If you support a certain charity, you may donate your time or money to the cause. The verb support also means to strengthen with new evidence; to corroborate. When politicians make an argument, they support it by providing "facts and figures." Your job is to figure out whether their evidence has been twisted to support their positions. Good luck.
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Learn "Latin Love, Volume 1," five new lists of words derived from the Latin roots "vocare," "portare," "sci," "struere," and "via." 
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  • "Latin Love: 'Portare'" Learn how the Latin root “portare" (“to carry”) relates to the meanings of words like report (carried back) and support (carried under). The root "port" also has to do with doorways, as in portal.
  • "Latin Love: 'Sci'" The root of this "knowledge" word tree usually appears as "sci." Its most famous branch is the word science.
  • "Latin Love: 'Struere'" Many words are constructed from the Latin root "struere," meaning "to build" or "to assemble." Whenever you see "stru" built in to a word, think of how the word relates to the concept of building.
  • "Latin Love: 'Via'" In Latin, the word for "road" or "way" is "via." True to our roots, in English, we say that we go from New York to Florida via Interstate Highway 95.
WORD FAMILY
insupportable: insupportably/support: supportable, supported, supporter, supporting, supportive, supports/supportable: insupportable, supportably, unsupportable/supported: unsupported/supporter: supporters/supporting: self-supporting, supportingly, supportings/supportive: supportively, unsupportive/unsupportable: unsupportably/unsupported: unsupportedly
USAGE EXAMPLES
A Lewis County judge suppressed the syringe, the state’s only evidence to support the drug charge, and the case against Russell was dismissed.
Seattle Times(Jul 11, 2014)
Several Volkswagen plant employees spoke at the news conference, offering their support for the local and speaking out against union opponents.
Washington Times(Jul 11, 2014)
Americans must have considerable interest in supporting “national security candidates” as the planet grows more dangerous and the midterm elections approach.
Washington Times(Jul 11, 2014)
The paper reported that Mr. Netanyahu also stressed that he had received understanding and support from several foreign leaders.
Washington Times(Jul 11, 2014)
If he moves too slowly on reform, growth won’t improve, and his support could suffer.
Time(Jul 11, 2014)
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1
nthe act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
he leaned against the wall for support
Synonyms:
supporting
2
nany device that bears the weight of another thing
there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
3
nsupporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
the statue stood on a marble support
4
vbe the physical support of; carry the weight of
He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
Synonyms:
hold, hold up, sustain
2
1
nthe activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
his support kept the family together
they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2
na military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
they called for artillery support
Synonyms:
reenforcement, reinforcement
3
nthe financial means whereby one lives
he applied to the state for support
Synonyms:
bread and butter, keep, livelihood, living, sustenance
4
nfinancial resources provided to make some project possible
the foundation provided support for the experiment
Synonyms:
backing, financial backing, financial support, funding
5
nsomething providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
the policy found little public support
his faith was all the support he needed
the team enjoyed the support of their fans
6
naiding the cause or policy or interests of
the president no longer has the support of his own party
they developed a scheme of mutual support
7
vsupport materially or financially
he does not support his natural children
The scholarship supported me when I was in college
8
vgive moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
She supported him during the illness
Synonyms:
back up
9
vbe behind; approve of
Synonyms:
back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for
back, endorse, indorse, second
give support or one's approval to
10
vargue or speak in defense of
She supported the motion to strike
Synonyms:
defend, fend for
11
vbe a regular customer or client of
Synonyms:
keep going, patronage, patronise, patronize
keep going, run on
continue uninterrupted
3
1
ndocumentary validation
the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
Synonyms:
documentation
2
vestablish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
The evidence supports the defendant
Synonyms:
affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, sustain
Antonyms:
contradict, negate
prove negative; show to be false
3
vsupport with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
Synonyms:
bear out, corroborate, underpin
4
1
vplay a subordinate role to (another performer)
Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act
2
na musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
Synonyms:
accompaniment, backup, musical accompaniment
5
vadopt as a belief
Synonyms:
subscribe
6
vput up with something or somebody unpleasant
Synonyms:
abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, tolerate
suffer
experience (emotional) pain
support

[verb]

1 = bear, brace, buttress, carry, hold, prop, reinforce, sustain

2 = provide for, finance, fund, keep, look after, maintain, sustain

3 = help, aid, assist, back, champion, defend, second, side with

4 = bear out, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, verify

[noun]

5 = help, aid, assistance, backing, encouragement, loyalty

6 = prop, brace, foundation, pillar, post

7 = supporter, backer, mainstay, prop, second, tower of strength

8 = upkeep, keep, maintenance, subsistence, sustenance

sup·port
I
\\sə-ˈpȯrt\\ transitive verb
 ETYMOLOGY  Middle English, from Anglo-French supporter, from Late Latin supportare, from Latin, to transport, from sub- + portare to carry — more at fare
 DATE  14th century
1. to endure bravely or quietly : bear
2.
  a.
    (1) to promote the interests or cause of
    (2) to uphold or defend as valid or right : advocate
       supports fair play
    (3) to argue or vote for
       supported the motion to lower taxes
  b.
    (1) assist, help
       bombers supported the ground troops
    (2) to act with (a star actor)
    (3) to bid in bridge so as to show support for
  c. to provide with substantiation : corroborate
      support an alibi
3.
  a. to pay the costs of : maintain
      support a family
  b. to provide a basis for the existence or subsistence of
      the island could probably support three — A. B. C. Whipple
      support a habit
4.
  a. to hold up or serve as a foundation or prop for
  b. to maintain (a price) at a desired level by purchases or loans; also : to maintain the price of by purchases or loans
5. to keep from fainting, yielding, or losing courage : comfort
6. to keep (something) going
• sup·port·abil·i·ty \\sə-ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\\ noun
• sup·port·able \\-ˈpȯr-tə-bəl\\ adjective
• sup·port·ive \\-ˈpȯr-tiv\\ adjective
• sup·port·ive·ness \\-nəs\\ noun
Synonyms.
  support, uphold, advocate, back, champion mean to favor actively one that meets opposition. support is least explicit about the nature of the assistance given
      supports waterfront development
  uphold implies extended support given to something attacked
      upheld the legitimacy of the military action
  advocate stresses urging or pleading
      advocated prison reform
  back suggests supporting by lending assistance to one failing or falling
      refusing to back the call for sanctions
  champion suggests publicly defending one unjustly attacked or too weak to advocate his or her own cause
      championed the rights of children

II
noun
 DATE  14th century
1.
  a. the act or process of supporting : the condition of being supported
  b. assistance provided by a company to users of its products
      customer support
2. one that supports — often used attributively
    a support staff
3. sufficient strength in a suit bid by one's partner in bridge to justify raising the suit

support

verb
 OPAL W
/səˈpɔːt/
/səˈpɔːrt/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they support
/səˈpɔːt/
/səˈpɔːrt/
he / she / it supports
/səˈpɔːts/
/səˈpɔːrts/
past simple supported
/səˈpɔːtɪd/
/səˈpɔːrtɪd/
past participle supported
/səˈpɔːtɪd/
/səˈpɔːrtɪd/
-ing form supporting
/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/
/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
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    encourage/give help鼓励；支持

  1.  
     to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it支持；拥护；鼓励 synonym back
    • support somebody/something to support an idea/a view 支持一个想法/观点
    • The party fully supports new welfare reform bill.党完全支持新的福利改革法案。
    • Efforts to reduce waste are strongly supported by environmental groups.环保组织大力支持减少浪费的工作。
    • The majority of ordinary citizens did not support the war. 大多数普通公民不支持战争。
    • If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you.如果你在会上提出这个问题，我将支持你。
    • support somebody/something in something The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage.政府支持这些工会组织提出的确定最低工资的要求。
    Extra Examples
    • He has consistently supported the tax cuts.他一贯支持减税。
    • I strongly support the view that education should be available to everyone.我强烈支持每个人都有权接受教育的观点。
    • The people of this country overwhelmingly support their president.该国人民非常拥护他们的总统。
    • These policies were widely supported in the country.这些政策在该国受到广泛支持。
    • Very few countries supported the United States in its action.没有几个国家支持美国的行动。
    Topics Successa2, Politicsa2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • overwhelmingly
    • fervently
    • fully
    • …
    verb + support
    • agree to
    • pledge to
    • promise to
    • …
    preposition
    • in
    phrases
    • be well supported
    • be widely supported
    • support and encourage somebody/​something
    • …
    See full entry
  2.  
     support somebody to give or be ready to give help to somebody if they need it帮助；援助
    • an organization that supports people with AIDS一个向艾滋病患者提供援助的组织
    • She supported her husband through many difficult times.她陪伴丈夫渡过了许多难关。
    • The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product).这家公司将向欧洲客户提供技术支持。
    Extra Examples
    • Teachers should always support and encourage their students.教师应随时随地给予学生支持和鼓励。
    • The group is actively supported by several Members of Parliament.这个团体得到了几位国会议员的积极支持。
    • The event was organized by Sam and Alex, ably supported by their classmates.这次活动由山姆和亚历克斯组织，得到同学们的大力支持。
    • You need colleagues who will support you in your work.您需要可以在工作中为您提供支持的同事。
    • The soloists were ably supported by the University Singers.这些独唱演员得到了大学合唱团的大力支持。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • overwhelmingly
    • fervently
    • fully
    • …
    verb + support
    • agree to
    • pledge to
    • promise to
    • …
    preposition
    • in
    phrases
    • be well supported
    • be widely supported
    • support and encourage somebody/​something
    • …
    See full entry
    3.

    sports team运动队

  3.  
     support somebody/something (British English) to like a particular sports team, watch their games, etc.支持；喜爱
    • Which team do you support?你喜欢哪个队？
    • Who do you support? 你支持谁？

    4. provide money, etc.提供资金等

  4.  
     support something to help or encourage something to be successful by giving it money资助；赞助 synonym sponsor
    • The project was supported by grants from various charities.该项目得到了各种慈善机构的资助。
    • A number of famous actors actively supported the campaign.许多著名演员积极支持这项运动。
    • Several major companies are supporting the project.几家大公司正在对这一项目提供资助。
    Extra Examples
    • The government has refused to support a new veterinary school in the region.政府拒绝支持该地区的一所新兽医学校。
    • This work was partially supported by the government.这项工作由政府提供部份资助。
    Topics Successb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • financially
    • generously
    • partially
    • …
    verb + support
    • help (to)
    preposition
    • through
    See full entry
  5.  
     support somebody/something/yourself to provide everything necessary, especially money, so that somebody/something can live or exist养活；赡养；扶养；维持
    • He struggles to support his family.他挣扎着养家糊口。
    • She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar.她通过在当地一家酒吧当服务生来支持自己上大学。
    • He turned to crime to support his drug habit.他为维持吸毒的恶习而走上犯罪的道路。
    • The atmosphere of Mars could not support life.生命无法在火星的大气环境下生存。
    Extra Examples
    • Mark has two children to support from his first marriage.马克得扶养他第一次婚姻生的两个孩子。
    • Her parents supported her all through university.她的父母在大学期间全力支持她。
    • The town supports a small fishing fleet.该镇支持一个小型捕鱼船队。
    Topics Moneyb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • financially
    • generously
    • partially
    • …
    verb + support
    • help (to)
    preposition
    • through
    See full entry
    6.

    help prove something证实

  6.  
     support something to help to show that something is true证实；提供依据 synonym corroborate
    • Current data support this hypothesis.当前数据支持该假设。
    • There is no evidence to support his claims.没有证据支持他的主张。
    • The witness's story was not supported by the evidence.目击者的描述与证据不符。
    • He said the figures were questionable and not well supported.他说这些数字有问题，缺乏有说服力的证明。
    Language Bank evidenceevidenceGiving proof提供证据
      • There is clear evidence that TV advertising influences what children buy.有明确的证据表明电视广告影响儿童的购买行为。
      • It is clear from numerous studies that TV advertising influences what children buy.众多研究清楚地表明电视广告影响儿童的购买行为。
      • Recent research demonstrates that TV advertising influences children’s spending habits.最近的研究表明电视广告影响儿童的消费习惯。
      • Many parents think that TV advertising influences their children. This view is supported by the findings of a recent study, which show a clear link between television advertisements and children’s spending habits.许多家长认为电视广告对他们的孩子会产生影响。这一观点得到近期研究结果的支持，即电视广告和儿童消费习惯之间有明显的关联。
      • The findings also reveal that most children are unaware of the persuasive purpose of advertising.这些研究结果还显示大多数儿童没有意识到广告的说服意图。
      • There is little evidence that children understand the persuasive intent of advertising.几乎没有证据表明儿童能够理解广告的说服意图。
      • The results contradict claims that advertising is unrelated to children’s spending habits.这些研究结果否定了广告与儿童消费习惯无关的说法。
      • Manufacturers argue that it is difficult to prove that advertising alone influences what children buy.生产厂商争辩说，很难证明单凭广告就能影响儿童的购买行为。
    Extra Examples
    • The results of the experiment supported her theory.实验结果支持了她的理论。
    • Our results clearly support this view.我们得到的结果明确支持这个观点。
    • Research has generally supported these predictions.调查研究普遍支持这些预测。
    • The sample adequately supports this conclusion.样本充分证实了这一结论。
    Topics Opinion and argumentb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • strongly
    • weakly
    • adequately
    • …
    verb + support
    • appear to
    • seem to
    • tend to
    • …
    phrases
    • be supported by data
    • be supported by evidence
    • be well supported
    • …
    See full entry
    7.

    hold in position支撑

  7.  
     support somebody/something to hold somebody/something in position; to prevent somebody/something from falling支撑；支承；支护
    • a platform supported by concrete pillars混凝土支柱支撑的平台
    • Support the baby's head when you hold it.你抱婴儿时要把头扶好。
    • She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson.她在孙儿的搀扶下小心地走下楼梯。
    Topics Buildingsb2

    8. pop/rock concert流行／摇滚音乐会

  8. support somebody/something (of a band or singer乐队或歌手) to perform in a pop or rock concert before the main performer（在流行或摇滚音乐会上）当助演，担任演出嘉宾
    • They were supported by a local Liverpool band.利物浦当地的一支乐队为他们作助兴演出。
    Wordfinder
    Topics Musicc1

    9. computer计算机

  9. support something (of a computer or computer system计算机或计算机系统) to allow a particular program, language or device to be used with it支持；支援
    • This digital audio player supports multiple formats.这台数字音频播放器支持多种格式。
    10. Word OriginMiddle English (originally in the sense ‘tolerate’): from Old French supporter, from Latin supportare, from sub- ‘from below’ + portare ‘carry’.

support

noun
 OPAL W
/səˈpɔːt/
/səˈpɔːrt/
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    approval赞同

  1.  
     [uncountable] approval that you give to somebody/something because you want them to be successful支持；拥护；鼓励；资助
    • support for something There is strong public support for the policy.这项政策得到了公众的大力支持。
    • There is a continued lack of support for the war.战争仍然缺乏支持。
    • His ideas are gaining popular support (= the support of many people).他的想法正在得到大众的支持。
    • to provide/offer support提供/提供支持
    • I intend to lend my full support to the campaign.我打算全力支持这项运动。
    • to win/gain somebody's support赢得/获得某人的支持
    • Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election?我能指望你投我的票吗？
    • support from somebody/something The policy has broad support from industry.这项政策得到产业界的广泛支持。
    • in support of something Only a few people spoke in support of the proposal.只有几个人表示支持这一提议。
    • organizations that provide advice and support to small businesses为小型企业提供建议和支持的组织
    see also air support
    Extra Examples
    • The idea has met with widespread support.这个观点已得到广泛支持。
    • The project won the support of the local community.该项目获得了当地社区的支持。
    • Campaigners have enlisted the support of their local MP.运动领导者已争取到当地议员的支持。
    • Farmers mobilized considerable support against government plans to remove import restrictions.农民争取了大批支持者来反对政府取消进口限制的计划。
    • Fears that instability would return gave the government a broad base of support.对不稳定局势再度出现的担心令本届政府获得了广泛的支持基础。
    • He had no support base within the party.他在党内没有支持基础。
    • My idea only received lukewarm support from my colleagues.我的想法只得到了同事们不冷不热的支持。
    • She threw her full support behind him.她全力支持他。
    • Support came from all sections of the community.支持来自社会各界。
    • Support for the Liberals has risen to 30 per cent.自由党的支持率已上升到三成。
    • The candidate enjoys the firm support of local industry.候选人受到当地产业界的坚决支持。
    • The government is trying to build popular support for an unwinnable war.政府正在试图促使大众支持一场不可能获胜的战争。
    • The party wishes to broaden its support among professionals.该党希望获得更多专业人士的支持。
    • The plan received strong support from farmers.这个计划获得了农民的大力支持。
    • The poll revealed massive support for the proposal.民意测验显示了人们对这个提案的大力支持。
    • The proposal has the personal support of the president.该提案得到了总统本人的支持。
    • The rebel leader received expressions of support from all quarters.叛军首领得到了来自四面八方的表态支持。
    • They are now throwing their support to the other candidate.他们现在正向其他候选人施以援手。
    • Which groups does the party draw most of its support from?该党派的大部份支持来自哪些群体？
    • one of the first scientists to come out in support of ‘The Origin of Species’首先公开支持《物种起源》的科学家之一
    • I wish to acknowledge the support of my family during the writing of this book.我想感谢家人在我写这本书期间给予我的支持。
    • We would like to thank Ana for her unwavering support over the years.我们要感谢安娜多年来始终不渝的支持。
    Topics Successa2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • child
    • family
    • social
    • …
    verb + support
    • claim
    • pay
    phrases
    • a means of support
    See full entry
    2.

    money金钱

  2.  
     [uncountable] support (from somebody/something) money or goods that you give to somebody/something in order to help them帮助；援助
    • They received no financial support from the government.他们没有得到政府的财政支持。
    • She has no visible means of support (= no work, income etc.).她没有明确的生计来源。
    see also child support, income support
    Extra Examples
    • Local businesses provided financial support.当地企业提供了财政支持。
    • Many TV celebrities have already pledged their support to the appeal.许多电视名流已承诺支持这一呼吁。
    • The pipeline is to be built with international support.这条管道将在国际援助下进行建设。
    3.

    help帮助

  3.  
     [uncountable] sympathy and help that you give to somebody who is in a difficult or unhappy situation帮助；救助；援助
    • Her family and friends have given her lots of support.家人和朋友给了她许多帮助。
    • Thank you for all your messages of support at this difficult time. 感谢您在这个困难时期提供的所有支持信息。
    • He turned to his closest friends for support.他求助于他的亲密朋友。
    • support staff/services支持人员/服务
    • a support network/system支持网络/系统
    see also life support, life support machine, moral support, victim support
    Extra Examples
    • Thanks for all your support on the day of the funeral.感谢您在葬礼当天的所有支持。
    • She will need a lot of emotional support at this difficult time.在这种艰难时刻，她需要大量的情感支持。
    • The parents of the sufferers get together for mutual support.受害者的父母聚在一起，相互支持。
    • We'll need to give her lots of support when she comes out of hospital.她出院时，我们要多帮帮她。
    • people who need long-term support at home在家长期需要帮助的人
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • full
    • total
    • …
    verb + support
    • enjoy
    • have
    • derive
    • …
    support + verb
    • come from something
    • grow
    • rise
    • …
    support + noun
    • base
    • network
    • group
    • …
    preposition
    • in support of
    • with… support
    • without… support
    • …
    phrases
    • a base of support
    • a cut in support
    • a decline in support
    • …
    See full entry
    4.

    proof证据

  4.  
     [uncountable] evidence that helps to show that something is true or correct证据；依据
    • This suggestion lacks convincing experimental support.该建议缺乏令人信服的实验支持。
    • support for something The statistics offer further support for our theory.这些统计数字为我们的理论提供了进一步的依据。
    • in support of something There is little evidence in support of this hypothesis. 几乎没有证据支持这一假设。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • full
    • total
    • …
    verb + support
    • enjoy
    • have
    • derive
    • …
    support + verb
    • come from something
    • grow
    • rise
    • …
    support + noun
    • base
    • network
    • group
    • …
    preposition
    • in support of
    • with… support
    • without… support
    • …
    phrases
    • a base of support
    • a cut in support
    • a decline in support
    • …
    See full entry
    5.

    holding in position支撑

  5.  
     [countable] a thing that holds something and prevents it from falling支撑物；支承；支柱；支座
    • The supports under the bridge were starting to bend.桥下的支柱开始弯曲。
    • (figurative) When my father died, Jim was a real support.我父亲死后，吉姆成了真正的顶梁柱。
    Extra Examples
    • There was some structural damage to the support.支撑结构有一些损坏。
    • Engineers discovered cracks in two of the supports.工程师发现其中两个支架出现裂缝。
    • (figurative) After the accident my parents were a great support.事故发生后，我的父母大力支持。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • firm
    • added
    • additional
    • …
    verb + support
    • give something
    support + noun
    • beam
    • structure
    phrases
    • hold onto somebody/​something for support
    See full entry
  6.  
     [uncountable] the act of holding something in position or preventing it from falling支撑；支承；支护
    • for support She held on to his arm for support.她抓着他的胳膊，好站稳。
    • without support After the operation he couldn't walk without support.手术后，他不能没有支持就走路。
    • A firmer mattress gives your back an improved level of support.较坚固的床垫可为您的背部提供更好的支撑。
    Extra Examples
    • I wrapped a bandage around my ankle to give it some support.我在脚踝上缠上绷带，好把它固定住。
    • He held onto his wife for support as he left the hospital.他在妻子搀扶下离开了医院。
    • (figurative) a price support mechanism价格支持机制
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • firm
    • added
    • additional
    • …
    verb + support
    • give something
    support + noun
    • beam
    • structure
    phrases
    • hold onto somebody/​something for support
    See full entry
  7. [countable] something you wear to hold an injured or weak part of your body in position（身体部位的）支持器，托
    • a knee/back support 护膝；护背
    Topics Medicineb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • firm
    • added
    • additional
    • …
    verb + support
    • give something
    support + noun
    • beam
    • structure
    phrases
    • hold onto somebody/​something for support
    See full entry
    8.

    pop/rock concert流行／摇滚音乐会

  8. [uncountable] a band or singer who performs in a pop or rock concert before the main performer助演嘉宾
    • The support (act) has yet to be confirmed.助演尚未确定。
    Topics Musicc1

    9. technical help技术帮助

  9. [uncountable] technical help that a company gives to customers using their computers or other products（公司向客户提供的）技术支持
    • There is a lack of decent home user support.缺乏体面的家庭用户支持。
    see also tech support, technical support
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • full
    • total
    • …
    verb + support
    • enjoy
    • have
    • derive
    • …
    support + verb
    • come from something
    • grow
    • rise
    • …
    support + noun
    • base
    • network
    • group
    • …
    preposition
    • in support of
    • with… support
    • without… support
    • …
    phrases
    • a base of support
    • a cut in support
    • a decline in support
    • …
    See full entry
    10. Word OriginMiddle English (originally in the sense ‘tolerate’): from Old French supporter, from Latin supportare, from sub- ‘from below’ + portare ‘carry’.
support

verb
1 the roof was supported by massive stone pillars
HOLD UP , bear, carry, prop up, keep up, bolster up, brace, shore up, underpin, buttress, reinforce.

2 he was struggling to support his family
PROVIDE FOR , provide sustenance for, maintain, sustain, keep, take care of, look after.

3 Martha lovingly supported him to the end
GIVE MORAL SUPPORT TO , give strength to, be a source of strength to, comfort, bring comfort to, sustain, encourage, buoy up, hearten, fortify, console, solace, give sympathy to, reassure, succour, soothe; informal buck up.
-opposite(s): NEGLECT, ABANDON.

4 there seems to be evidence to support both of these arguments
SUBSTANTIATE , back up, give force to, give weight to, bear out, corroborate, confirm, attest to, verify, prove, validate, authenticate, endorse, ratify, document.
-opposite(s): CONTRADICT, UNDERMINE.

5 all the money we receive will be used to support charitable projects in Africa
HELP , aid, assist;
CONTRIBUTE TO , give a donation to, give money to, back, underwrite, subsidize, fund, finance, succour; N. Amer. informal bankroll.
See AWKWARD SYNONYMS at help.

6 he obtained 773 votes as an independent candidate supported by a residents' association
BACK , champion, give help to, help, assist, aid, be on the side of, side with, favour, prefer, abet, aid and abet, encourage; vote for, ally oneself with, stand behind, fall in with, stand up for, defend, take someone's part, take up the cudgels for; sponsor, vouch for, second, promote, endorse, sanction, approve of, give one's blessing to, smile on; informal stick up for, throw one's weight behind.
-opposite(s): OPPOSE.

7 a bold initiative to support human rights around the world
ADVOCATE ,
PROMOTE , further, champion, back, be on the side of, espouse, espouse the cause of, be in favour of, recommend, defend, subscribe to.

8 at work during the day I could support the grief
ENDURE , bear, put up with, tolerate, stand, abide, suffer, stomach, brook, sustain, shoulder, weather.

noun
1 one of the bridge supports had developed a six inch crack
PILLAR , post, prop, underprop, underpinning, base, substructure, foundation; brace, buttress, abutment, bolster, upright, stay, stand, trestle, crutch, plinth.

2 he can't be forced to pay support for a wife abroad
MAINTENANCE , keep, sustenance, subsistence; food and accommodation.

3 I was lucky to have my family's support during this difficult time
MORAL SUPPORT , friendship, strengthening, strength, encouragement, buoying up, heartening, fortification, consolation, solace, succour, relief, easement; informal bucking up.

4 he was a great support when her father died
COMFORT , help, assistance, tower of strength, prop, backbone, mainstay.

5 we will provide support for essential community services
CONTRIBUTIONS , backing, donations, money, subsidy, funding, funds, finance, capital.

6 many stars openly voiced their support for one candidate or another
BACKING , help, assistance, aid, votes, endorsement, sanction, approval, blessing, patronage.

7 there has been a surge in support for decentralization
ADVOCACY , backing, promotion, championship, espousal, defence, recommendation, recommending, argument for, arguing for.
SUPPORT
 INDEX
to agree with or help somebody/something
1. to agree with an idea/person/political party
2. someone who supports a person/political party/idea
3. to give money or help to a person/group/plan
4. the money or help that you give when you support someone
5. to support someone against someone else
6. to persuade someone to support you
to stop somebody/something from falling down
7. to support something or someone so that they do not fall down
8. to use something to support yourself
9. something that is used to support something else
     • • •
 RELATED WORDS
to support a team or player: ⇨ SPORT/GAME (11)
see also
 ⇨ AGREE
 ⇨ HELP
     • • •
1. to agree with an idea/person/political party
■support /səˈpɔːʳt/ transitive verb not in progressive
  ▪ to agree with an idea, plan, political party etc, and want it to succeed:
  I have always supported the Democrats.
  She wrote a newspaper article supporting the idea of a minimum wage for workers.
  strongly support
  Plans for a new school were strongly supported by local residents.
  support somebody in something
  Public opinion in America supported Gandhi in his struggle for an independent India.
  • support uncountable noun
  The President could not get involved in the conflict without the support of the American people.
  support for
  There is growing support for environmental pressure groups such as Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace.
■be in favour of British /be in favor of American /biː ɪn ˈfeɪvər ɒv/ verb phrase
  ▪ to support a plan or suggestion because you think it is a good idea:
  Most UN delegates are in favour of the new peace plan.
  be in favour of doing something
  Some teachers were in favour of retaining the existing system.
  be all in favour of something
  especially spoken completely agree with
  I’m all in favour of people having smaller cars.
■pro- /prəʊ/ prefix
  pro-democracy/pro-government/pro-independence etc
  ▪ supporting democracy, the government etc:
  The pro-independence group has been attacked and suppressed.
  pro-western forces
  The ‘pro-choice’ group believes in the right to abortion.
■be in sympathy with/sympathize with /biː ɪn ˈsɪmpəθi wɪð, ˈsɪmpəθaɪz wɪð/ verb phrase
  ▪ to think that someone’s aims or ideas, especially political ideas, are right and that you should support them:
  Many Democrats were in sympathy with Reagan’s policies on Nicaragua.
  Soldiers were punished severely if they were suspected of sympathising with student agitators.
■endorse /ɪnˈdɔːʳs/ transitive verb
  ▪ to show publicly that you support a plan or action, especially by voting for it:
  The convention endorsed the peace programme.
  The President’s position was endorsed by a large majority of the Senate.
  fully endorse
  I fully endorse the measures taken to improve safety standards.
  • endorsement uncountable noun
  Before a bill can become law it has to have the full endorsement of both Houses of Parliament.
■advocate /ˈædvəkeɪt/ transitive verb formal
  ▪ to publicly support a plan or way of doing something, especially one that you have suggested yourself:
  They advocated state control of all public services.
  Some extremists are now openly advocating violence.
■be with /biː ˈwɪð/ verb phrase
  ▪ if you are with someone, you agree with what they are trying to do, and you are willing to help them:
  We need people now for the anti-government march. Are you with us or against us?
  be with somebody all the way
  support someone fully
  When you are fighting an election campaign, you need to feel that your party is with you all the way.

2. someone who supports a person/political party/idea
■supporter /səˈpɔːʳtəʳ/ countable noun
  ▪ someone who supports a person, political party, or idea:
  She had always been one of the prime minister’s strongest supporters.
  a Labour Party supporter
  supporter of
  Supporters of women’s rights are protesting against the court’s decision.
  staunch supporter (of)
  very strong supporter
  Mill was a strong supporter of political reform.
■support /səˈpɔːʳt/ uncountable noun
  ▪ all the people who support a person, group, or plan:
  The party’s support has always been in the big cities.
  Carter had seen his support dwindling in the southern states.
■sympathizer also sympathiser British /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzəʳ/ countable noun
  ▪ someone who supports the ideas of a political organization but does not belong to it, especially an organization that is illegal:
  His opponents accused him of being a Nazi sympathizer.
  Money for the group’s terrorist activities was supplied by sympathisers in the US.
■follower /ˈfɒləʊəʳǁˈfɑː-/ countable noun
  ▪ someone who supports the ideas of a political or religious leader:
  Some of Biko’s followers resented his friendship with a white journalist.
  follower of
  the followers of Mahatma Gandhi
■following /ˈfɒləʊɪŋǁˈfɑː-/ countable noun usually singular
  ▪ all the people who support a person or organization:
  The civil rights movement attracted a large following in the northern cities.
  In both states, O'Reilly has a loyal following among hard-line conservatives.

3. to give money or help to a person/group/plan
■support /səˈpɔːʳt/ transitive verb
  ▪ to give help, encouragement, money etc to someone because you want them to succeed:
  The rebels were supported by a number of foreign governments who provided arms and money.
  Employers support the training program by offering places for young people.
■back /bæk/ transitive verb usually in passive
  ▪ to support a person or plan by providing money or practical help - use this especially to talk about governments or other powerful groups that support something:
  Several major insurance companies have agreed to back the healthcare reforms.
  The plans for a new shopping mall are backed by the city council.
■in support of /ɪn səˈpɔːʳt ɒv/ preposition
  ▪ if you do something in support of someone or something, you do it to show that you support them:
  The miners came out on strike in support of the nurses.
  a big demonstration in support of democratic reforms
■be behind /biː bɪˈhaɪnd/ verb phrase
  ▪ to support and encourage someone in what they are trying to achieve:
  My parents were behind me from the start, and bought me my first violin when I was just 3 years old.
  Maisha struggled for years trying to make it as an artist, but her husband, Rudy, was always behind her.
  be behind somebody all the way
  be ready to continue supporting them until they succeed
  Just do your best and remember that we are behind you all the way.
■back somebody up /ˌbæk somebody ˈʌp/ transitive phrasal verb
  ▪ to support someone by saying that you agree with them or by giving information that shows they are right:
  I was relying on you to back me up, why didn’t you?
  Eventually, after my impassioned pleas, backed up by my mother, Dad agreed to let me go to the concert.
■throw your weight behind /ˌθrəʊ jɔːʳ ˈweɪt bɪˌhaɪnd/ verb phrase
  ▪ to use all your influence and ability to make sure a person, group, or plan is successful:
  Faced with a crisis, the Party united and threw its full weight behind the President.
  Please throw your full weight behind us in our fund raising effort.

4. the money or help that you give when you support someone
■support /səˈpɔːʳt/ uncountable noun
  ▪ the help and encouragement that you give to someone when you want them to succeed:
  I couldn’t have finished my degree without the support of my family.
  financial support
  money given to support something
  Private companies should not rely on financial support from the government.
■backing /ˈbækɪŋ/ uncountable noun
  ▪ money or practical help given to support a person or plan, especially by a government or other powerful group:
  Does this policy have government backing?
  The company failed to get sufficient financial backing, and never got off the ground.
  backing of
  Chairman Robert Eaton said he has the backing of the vast majority of the company’s major shareholders.

5. to support someone against someone else
■be on somebody’s side /biː ɒn somebodyˈs ˈsaɪd/ verb phrase
  ▪ to support one person or group against another in an argument, war etc:
  Why did you keep agreeing with them? I thought you were on my side.
  With most of the newspapers on their side, they have a good chance of winning the election.
  Whose side are you on?
■side with /ˈsaɪd wɪð/ transitive phrasal verb not in passive
  ▪ to support one person or group against another in an argument, especially in a way that seems unfair:
  Why do you always side with Lucy?
  side with somebody against somebody
  You wouldn’t expect the union to side with the employers against their own members, would you?
■take sides /ˌteɪk ˈsaɪdz/ verb phrase
  ▪ to support one of the two sides in an argument when it would be fairer not to support either of them:
  I don’t mind you two arguing, but don’t ask me to take sides.
  The chairwoman managed to stimulate a lively debate without taking sides herself.

6. to persuade someone to support you
■enlist support /ɪnˌlɪst səˈpɔːʳt/ verb phrase not in passive formal
  ▪ to talk to people and persuade them to support you:
  enlist the support of
  Should you attempt to take your employer to court alone, or enlist the support of your trade union?
  enlist support for
  He spent the whole month enlisting support for his reforms.
  enlist support from
  The Labour Party hoped to enlist support from the middle classes by promising not to raise income tax.
■drum up support /ˌdrʌm ʌp səˈpɔːʳt/ verb phrase not in passive
  ▪ to try to get a lot of people to support you:
  Pop stars and TV personalities were brought in to publicize the campaign and drum up support.
  drum up support for
  Drumming up support for a children’s play group proved harder than she had expected.

7. to support something or someone so that they do not fall down
■support /səˈpɔːʳt/ transitive verb
  Unfortunately, the branch was too weak to support his weight.
  The ceiling was supported by huge stone columns.
  Sitting at a table in the coffee shop, her chin supported by her hands, she was deep in thought.
  Her body was so weak that she had to be supported by two nurses.
  • support uncountable noun
  The bridge fell down because it didn’t have enough support.
  • supporting adjective only before noun
  The roof was held up by supporting beams that ran right through my attic bedroom.
■hold up /ˌhəʊld ˈʌp/ transitive phrasal verb
  ▪ to support the weight of something and prevent it from falling down. Hold up is more informal than support:
  hold up something
  We can’t knock that wall down. It’s the one that holds up the house.
  These poles hold up the outer part of the tent.
  hold something up
  Why don’t we use some of these pieces of wood to hold it up?
  The only thing holding the wall up was a frail-looking section of scaffolding.
■bear /beəʳ/ transitive verb formal
  ▪ to support all the weight of something, especially something heavy:
  The baby’s narrow neck looked too fragile to bear the weight of its head.
  The tunnel would have needed to be extremely strong to bear the full weight of the earth above.
■carry /ˈkæri/ transitive verb
  ▪ if something carries a particular weight, it is able to support it, especially because it has been designed to:
  The bridge could only carry up to two cars at a time.
  The pillars have been specially strengthened in order to carry the weight of the new ceiling.
  Front tyres tend to go down more quickly than back ones, because they carry more weight.
■take somebody’s/something’s weight /ˌteɪk somebodyˈs/somethingˈs ˈweɪt/ verb phrase
  ▪ to support the weight of someone or something - use this especially to say whether or not something is strong enough to do this:
  I hope the ice is strong enough to take my weight.
  I’m not sure if this table can take the weight of all these books.
■prop up /ˌprɒp ˈʌpǁˌprɑːp-/ transitive phrasal verb
  ▪ to stop something from falling by putting something else against it or under it:
  prop up something
  The builders have propped up the walls with steel beams.
  prop something up
  I sat down and propped my feet up on the edge of the desk.
■shore up /ˌʃɔːr ˈʌp/ transitive phrasal verb
  ▪ to support something such as a wall or a building that has been damaged or is in bad condition by putting big pieces of wood or metal against it:
  shore up something
  The fence was shored up with sheets of old iron.
  shore something up
  Our huts were falling down, so we used branches to shore them up.

8. to use something to support yourself
■lean /liːn/ intransitive/transitive verb
  ▪ to support your body or part of your body by putting it on or against a surface such as a wall or a table:
  lean against
  Joe was leaning against the school wall, smoking a cigarette.
  lean on
  She leaned on the railings and looked out at the sea.
  lean your head/arms/elbows etc on
  It’s sometimes considered bad manners to lean your elbows on the table when you’re eating.
  lean back on/against something
  I leaned back on the pillows and closed my eyes.
■rest /rest/ intransitive/transitive verb
  ▪ to support your body or part of your body by putting it lightly on or against something:
  rest on
  Her head rested gently on his shoulder.
  John rested his head on the back of the car-seat.
  rest against
  I rested against a wall for a minute in order to tie up my shoe laces.
■prop yourself up /ˌprɒp jɔːʳself ˈʌpǁˌprɑːp-/ verb phrase
  ▪ to help yourself stand or sit straight by supporting your body against something, especially when you are ill or injured:
  The soldier tried to prop himself up again using his crutches.
  prop yourself up against/on
  I propped myself up against a wall and took a deep breath.
■support yourself /səˈpɔːʳt jɔːʳself/ verb phrase
  ▪ to prevent yourself from falling by using a stick or by holding onto someone or something, especially because you are injured or weak:
  They walked out together, the old man supporting himself with his stick.
  Jessica managed to support herself by putting her arm around Gary’s neck.
■for support /fəʳ səˈpɔːʳt/ adverb
  ▪ if you use something such as a stick or another person for support, you use it or hold onto them in order to prevent yourself from falling:
  As he fell over he grabbed at the table for support.
  She moved towards Andrew, seeking his arm for support.
  He’s able to walk around on his own now, although he has to use a cane for support.

9. something that is used to support something else
■support /səˈpɔːʳt/ countable noun
  ▪ an object or structure that is used to support the weight of something else:
  Tall plants need supports to stop them being blown down.
  The supports for the roof had fallen down, and the roof hung down on one side.
■prop /prɒpǁprɑːp/ countable noun
  ▪ a wooden stick or other object that is placed under something to support it:
  The pit props were placed only a foot or two apart, to support a mile of rock above them.
  The clothes prop had fallen down, and the washing was trailing in the mud.
support
see
 ⇨ HELP 2,6
 ⇨ PAY 10
 ⇨ PROVE 1
 ⇨ SUPPORT 1,2,3,4,7,9
     • • •
• ⇨ drum up support
• ⇨ enlist support
• ⇨ for support
• ⇨ give help/assistance/support
• ⇨ give sb moral support
• ⇨ in support of
• ⇨ IT support
• ⇨ pay child support
support verb | noun
 1 
sup·port / sE5pCrt ; sE5pC:t /verb T
1. AGREE AND HELP 同意和帮助, to say that you agree with an idea, group, or person, and usually to help them because you want them to succeed支持; 赞成; 拥护:
•The bill was supported by a large majority in the Senate.这项法案得到参议院绝大多数人的支持。
support sb in (doing) sth
•We need to support our teachers.我们必须支持我们的教师。
•We strongly support the peace process.我们大力拥护和平进程。
2. BE KIND TO SB 对某人友善, to help someone by being sympathetic and kind to them during a difficult time in their life支持，帮助，援助〔处于困难时期的人〕:
•My wife supported me enormously.我妻子给了我极大的支持。
3. PROVIDE MONEY TO LIVE 提供生活费, to provide enough money for someone to pay for all the things they need供养，抚养，资助:
•I have a wife and two children to support .我要养活妻子和两个孩子。
support sb by (doing) sth
•She supports her family by teaching evening classes.她靠教夜校供养家人。
support yourself
•I have no idea how I am going to support myself.我不知道要怎么养活我自己。
4. GIVE MONEY TO STH 给某事物出钱, to give money to a group, organization, or event etc to encourage it or pay for its costs出钱帮助，为…提供资金，资助:
•There are a handful of charities which I support regularly.有几家慈善机构我经常赞助。
5. HOLD STH UP 撑起某物, to hold the weight of something, keep it in place, or prevent it from falling支撑，承受〔某物的重量〕:
•The middle part of the bridge is supported by two huge towers.桥的中部由两个巨型桥塔支撑。
•During sleep, our spine no longer needs to support the weight of our body.睡觉时，我们的脊柱不用再支撑我们身体的重量了。
support yourself (on sth)
•I got to my feet, supporting myself on the side of the table.我站起来，身子靠在桌子边上。
6. PROVE STH 证明某事物, if results, facts, studies etc support an idea or view, they show or prove that it is correct证明，证实:
•The results support our original theory.这些结果证明了我们原先的推测。
•There is little evidence to support such explanations.几乎没有证据支持这样的解释。
7. SPORTS TEAM 体育运动队, BrEto like a particular sports team and go to watch the games they play支持，喜欢:
•Which team do you support ?你喜欢哪支球队？
•I've supported Liverpool all my life.我一辈子都在支持利物浦队。
8. COMPUTERS 计算机, to provide information and material to improve a computer program or system, or to make it keep working支持:
•I don't think they support that version of the program anymore.我认为他们不再对这个版本的程序提供支持了。
9. LAND 土地, if land can support people or animals, it is of good enough quality to grow enough food for them to live〔指土地提供足够的食物〕养活，维持〔人和动物的生命〕:
•This land can't support many cattle.这块土地养不了很多牛。
10. WATER / AIR / EARTH 水/空气/土地, if water, air, or earth can support life, it is clean enough, has enough oxygen etc to keep animals or plants alive支持…的生存:
•Because of pollution, this lake is now too acid to support fish.因为受到污染，这座湖现在酸性太高，鱼类无法生存。
•healthy soil that can support plant life可使植物生长的良土
11. support a habit to get money in order to pay for a bad habit, especially taking drugs支付（不良）习惯的花费，用钱维持（不良）习惯〔尤指吸毒〕:
•He turned to crime to support his habit.为了维持自己的恶习，他走上了犯罪的道路。
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supportnoun
1. APPROVAL 赞同, Uapproval, encouragement, and perhaps help for a person, idea, plan etc支持，拥护，赞同:
•Local people have given us a lot of support in our campaign.当地人对我们的活动给予了大力的支持。
[+ for ]
•There was widespread support for the war.人们普遍支持这场战争。
in support
•They signed a petition in support of the pay claim.他们签署了一份请愿书支持加薪的请求。
[+ of ]
•He had the full support of the general committee.他获得总会的全力支持。
•Thompson has won the support of half the party.汤普森赢得了党内半数成员的支持。
•The organisers are hoping to drum up support (=get many people's approval) from local businesses.组织者想努力争取当地企业的支持。
2. SYMPATHY / HELP 同情/帮助, Usympathy and help that you give to someone who is in a difficult situation or who is very unhappy同情; 鼓励; 帮助:
•I couldn't have made it through those times without the support of my boyfriend, Rob.没有男朋友罗布的支持，我是不可能熬过那些日子的。
3. MONEY 钱, C,Umoney that you give a person, group, organization etc to help pay for their costs资助; 赞助:
•The European Union is considering whether to provide financial support for the expedition.欧盟正在考虑是否为这次探险提供资助。
with sb's support
•With your support, we can help these youngsters.有了你们的资助，我们就能帮助这些年轻人。
4. HOLD STH UP 撑起某物, C,Usomething that presses on something else to hold it up or in position支撑物; 支柱; 支架; 支座:
•The roof may need extra support.屋顶可能需要再加点支撑。
•the wooden supports of the bridge这座桥的木桥墩
for support
•She grabbed at his shoulders for support.她抓住他的肩膀作支撑。
5. COMPUTERS 计算机, Uthe help or information that you receive to improve a computer system, make it continue working, or use it correctly支持:
•our technical support team我们的技术支持小组
6. CONCERT / PERFORMANCE 音乐会/表演, Ua band, singer, or performer that performs for a short time at the same concert as a more famous and popular band etc助演乐队; 助演歌手:
•We played support to a band called Shallow.我们为一个名叫“沙洛”的乐队作助演。
•the support band 助演乐队
•the support act (=the support band)助演乐队
7. SOLDIERS 士兵, Uhelp or protection that is given by one group of soldiers to another group who are fighting in a battle〔战争中的〕支援:
•logistical support后勤支援
air / ground support ( = help or protection that comes from people in aircraft or people on the ground )空中/地面支援
8. FOR PART OF BODY 对身体部分, Csomething that you wear to hold a weak or damaged part of your body in the right place〔用以支撑身体的虚弱部位或受伤部位等的〕支持（器），托:
back / neck / knee etc support护背/颈托/护膝等
⇒CHILD SUPPORT,INCOME SUPPORT,LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM,MORAL SUPPORT at MORAL¹ (3)
support
verb
  ×: He couldn't support the way his father used to shout at him.
  √: He couldn't tolerate the way his father used to shout at him.
  ×: Are you prepared to support the noise of the traffic?
  √: Are you prepared to put up with the noise of the traffic?
     • • •
tolerate, put up with, stand sb/sth (NOT support /suffer ) = be willing to accept someone or something, even though the person or situation is unpleasant: 'I'm surprised that she tolerates his behaviour.' 'It's not a bad job, as long as you can stand the long hours.'
support ★★★★★
1.VERB 动词支持;赞同;拥护 If you support someone or their ideas or aims, you agree with them, and perhaps help them because you want them to succeed.

【语法信息】：V n

  • The vice president insisted that he supported the hard-working people of New York...

    副总统坚称他支持辛勤工作的纽约人。

  • The National Union of Mineworkers pressed the party to support a total ban on imported coal.

    全国矿工工会向该政党施压，要求其同意全面禁止煤炭进口。

  • Support is also a noun.

    • The prime minister gave his full support to the government's reforms...

      首相对政府改革予以全力支持。

    • They are prepared to resort to violence in support of their beliefs.

      他们准备诉诸暴力来捍卫自己的信仰。

2.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词帮助;支持;支援;援助 If you give support to someone during a difficult or unhappy time, you are kind to them and help them.

  • It was hard to come to terms with her death after all the support she gave to me and the family...

    她曾经给予我和家人莫大的帮助，她的死讯令人难以接受。

  • We hope to continue to have her close support and friendship.

    我们希望她能继续大力支持，并能与她维持亲密友谊。

3.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词(通常指政府的)赞助，资助 Financial support is money provided to enable an organization to continue. This money is usually provided by the government.

【搭配模式】：oft supp N

  • ...the government's proposal to cut agricultural support by only about 15%.

    仅削减约 15%的农业拨款的政府提案

4.VERB 动词资助;供养;赡养 If you support someone, you provide them with money or the things that they need.

【语法信息】：V n

【语法信息】：V pron-refl

  • I have children to support, money to be earned, and a home to be maintained...

    我要抚养孩子，挣钱养家。

  • She sold everything she'd ever bought in order to support herself through art school.

    为了供自己读完艺术学校，她把过去购置的所有东西都卖掉了。

5.VERB 动词证实;为…提供依据 If a fact supports a statement or a theory, it helps to show that it is true or correct.

【语法信息】：V n

  • The Freudian theory about daughters falling in love with their father has little evidence to support it.

    弗洛伊德关于女儿恋父的理论缺乏依据。

  • Support is also a noun.

    • The two largest powers in any system must always be major rivals. History offers some support for this view.

      任何制度里两个最大的权力组织必定总是主要对手，这一点历史可以提供佐证。

6.VERB 动词支承;支撑;支护 If something supports an object, it is underneath the object and holding it up.

【语法信息】：V n

  • ...the thick wooden posts that supported the ceiling...

    支撑天花板的粗木柱子

  • Let your baby sit on the floor propped up with plenty of cushions to support him.

    让宝宝坐在地板上，多放几个垫子让他倚靠。

7.N-COUNT 可数名词支撑物;支柱 A support is a bar or other object that supports something.
    8.VERB 动词支撑(身体);倚靠 If you support yourself, you prevent yourself from falling by holding onto something or by leaning on something.

    【语法信息】：V pron-refl

    • He supported himself by means of a nearby post.

      他靠在旁边的柱子上。

    • Support is also a noun.

      • Alice, very pale, was leaning against him as if for support.

        脸色苍白的艾丽斯靠在他身上，像在寻求支撑。

    9.VERB 动词支持，喜爱(运动队) If you support a sports team, you always want them to win and perhaps go regularly to their games.

    【语法信息】：V n

    • Tim, 17, supports Manchester United.

      17 岁的蒂姆支持曼联队。

    10.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词(音乐会、演出的)助演演员，助演乐队 At a concert or show, the support or the support act is a less well-known person or band who performs before the main person or band.

    【搭配模式】：usu N n
      11.See also:supporting;
        Usage Note :

        If you dislike something very much or get annoyed by it, you do not say 'I can't support it'. You say 'I can't bear it' or 'I can't stand it'. She can't bear the new Labour government... I cannot stand going shopping

        如要表达非常不喜欢或很讨厌某事物，不说 I can't support it，而说 I can't bear it 或 I can't stand it，如：She can't bear the new Labour government (她对新的工党政府非常不满)，I cannot stand going shopping (我讨厌购物)。

        support★★★★★
        1[VERB 动词] 支持;赞同;拥护；If you support someone or their ideas or aims, you agree with them, and perhaps help them because you want them to succeed. [V n]

        • The vice president insisted that he supported the hard-working people of New York...

          副总统坚称他支持辛勤工作的纽约人。

        • The National Union of Mineworkers pressed the party to support a total ban on imported coal.

          全国矿工工会向该政党施压，要求其同意全面禁止煤炭进口。

        • Support is also a noun.

          • The prime minister gave his full support to the government's reforms...

            首相对政府改革予以全力支持。

          • They are prepared to resort to violence in support of their beliefs.

            他们准备诉诸暴力来捍卫自己的信仰。

        2[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词] 帮助;支持;支援;援助；If you give support to someone during a difficult or unhappy time, you are kind to them and help them.

        • It was hard to come to terms with her death after all the support she gave to me and the family...

          她曾经给予我和家人莫大的帮助，她的死讯令人难以接受。

        • We hope to continue to have her close support and friendship.

          我们希望她能继续大力支持，并能与她维持亲密友谊。

        3[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词] (通常指政府的)赞助，资助；Financial support is money provided to enable an organization to continue. This money is usually provided by the government. [oft supp N]

        • //...the government's proposal to cut agricultural support by only about 15%.

          仅削减约 15%的农业拨款的政府提案

        4[VERB 动词] 资助;供养;赡养；If you support someone, you provide them with money or the things that they need. [V n] [V pron-refl]

        • I have children to support, money to be earned, and a home to be maintained...

          我要抚养孩子，挣钱养家。

        • She sold everything she'd ever bought in order to support herself through art school.

          为了供自己读完艺术学校，她把过去购置的所有东西都卖掉了。

        5[VERB 动词] 证实;为…提供依据；If a fact supports a statement or a theory, it helps to show that it is true or correct. [V n]

        • The Freudian theory about daughters falling in love with their father has little evidence to support it.

          弗洛伊德关于女儿恋父的理论缺乏依据。

        • Support is also a noun.

          • The two largest powers in any system must always be major rivals. History offers some support for this view.

            任何制度里两个最大的权力组织必定总是主要对手，这一点历史可以提供佐证。

        6[VERB 动词] 支承;支撑;支护；If something supports an object, it is underneath the object and holding it up. [V n]

        • //...the thick wooden posts that supported the ceiling...

          支撑天花板的粗木柱子

        • Let your baby sit on the floor propped up with plenty of cushions to support him.

          让宝宝坐在地板上，多放几个垫子让他倚靠。

        7[N-COUNT 可数名词] 支撑物;支柱；A support is a bar or other object that supports something.
        8[VERB 动词] 支撑(身体);倚靠；If you support yourself, you prevent yourself from falling by holding onto something or by leaning on something. [V pron-refl]

        • He supported himself by means of a nearby post.

          他靠在旁边的柱子上。

        • Support is also a noun.

          • Alice, very pale, was leaning against him as if for support.

            脸色苍白的艾丽斯靠在他身上，像在寻求支撑。

        9[VERB 动词] 支持，喜爱(运动队)；If you support a sports team, you always want them to win and perhaps go regularly to their games. [V n]

        • Tim, 17, supports Manchester United.

          17 岁的蒂姆支持曼联队。

        10[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词] (音乐会、演出的)助演演员，助演乐队；At a concert or show, the support or the support act is a less well-known person or band who performs before the main person or band. [usu N n]
        11See also:supporting;
        Usage Note :

        If you dislike something very much or get annoyed by it, you do not say 'I can't support it'. You say 'I can't bear it' or 'I can't stand it'. She can't bear the new Labour government... I cannot stand going shopping

        如要表达非常不喜欢或很讨厌某事物，不说 I can't support it，而说 I can't bear it 或 I can't stand it，如：She can't bear the new Labour government (她对新的工党政府非常不满)，I cannot stand going shopping (我讨厌购物)。

        Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of English


        support
        verb

        1 help/encourage/agree with sb/sth

        ADV. fervently, overwhelmingly, strongly The people of this country overwhelmingly support their president. I strongly support the view that education should be available to everyone. | fully, wholeheartedly | unanimously | actively The group is actively supported by several Members of Parliament. | tacitly | enthusiastically | loyally He has supported the party loyally for over twenty years. | ably The soloists were ably supported by the University Singers.

        VERB + SUPPORT agree to, be pledged to, pledge to, promise to He promised to support me at the meeting. | be prepared to, be willing to | fail to, refuse to

        PREP. in Very few countries supported the United States in its action.

        PHRASES be widely supported These policies were widely supported in the country.

        2 show that sth is true/correct

        ADV. strongly The evidence strongly supports his claims.

        VERB + SUPPORT appear to, seem to, tend to

        3 give sb money

        ADV. financially | generously

        VERB + SUPPORT help (to)

        PREP. through Her parents supported her all through college.

        Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of English


        support
        noun

        1 help and encouragement

        ADJ. complete, full, total | active, considerable, enthusiastic, firm, generous, good, great, loyal, massive, overwhelming, solid, strong, tremendous, unqualified, wholehearted The socialist candidate enjoys the firm support of local industry. the company's generous financial support of the arts The poll revealed massive support for the proposal. The plan received strong support from farmers. | unflagging, unstinting, unswerving, unwavering We would like to thank Edna Hales for her unstinting support over the years. | growing, increased, increasing | continued, continuing | broad, community, general, majority, mass, popular, public, wide/widespread The government has lost majority support in the Assembly. | main | limited, lukewarm, qualified My idea only received lukewarm support from my colleagues. | adequate, sufficient | direct, indirect | long-term people who need long-term support at home | personal The proposal has the personal support of the president. | mutual The parents of the sufferers get together for mutual support. | international | Labour, Liberal, etc. | all-party, bipartisan, cross-party | administrative, economic, electoral, emotional, financial, moral, political, practical, technical, etc. She took her sister with her to the interview for moral support. | government, official, state | air, military, naval | price a price support mechanism

        VERB + SUPPORT enjoy, have The policy has the support of the community. | derive, draw, get, receive Which groups does the party draw most of its support from? | enlist, find, gain, mobilize, secure, win Campaigners have enlisted the support of their local MP. | attract, cultivate, drum up, muster, rally, recruit, seek, solicit, whip up | give sb/sth, lend (sb/sth), offer (sb/sth), provide (sb/sth with), throw organizations that provide support and advice to small businesses She threw her full support behind him. | lose | cut (off), withdraw | need, require She will need a lot of emotional support at this difficult time. | count on, rely on Can I count on your support? | announce, come out in, confirm, demonstrate, express, pledge, reaffirm, show one of the first scientists to come out in support of ‘The Origin of Species’ Many TV celebrities have already pledged their support to the appeal. | bolster, broaden, build (up), increase, strengthen The government is trying to build popular support for an unwinnable war. | weaken

        SUPPORT + VERB come Support came from all sections of the community. | grow, rise Support for the Liberals has risen to 30 per cent. | fall

        SUPPORT + NOUN base He had no support base within the party. | group a local support group for single parents | network | services

        PREP. in ~ of an intense campaign in support of the proposal | with/without … ~ The pipeline is to be built with international support. | ~ against Farmers mobilized considerable support against government plans to remove import restrictions. | ~ among The party wishes to broaden its support among professionals. | ~ between mutual support between local cooperatives | ~ for The president has expressed his support for the project. | ~ from The policy has broad support from industry.

        PHRASES a base of support Fears that instability would return under the Democrats gave the government a broad base of support. | a cut/decline in support, an expression of support The rebel leader claimed to have received expressions of support from all the neighbouring countries. | a lack of support, a source of support

        2 money to buy food, clothes, etc.

        ADJ. child, family, social | income

        VERB + SUPPORT claim Families earning below a certain amount can claim child support.

        PHRASES a means of support

        3 sth that carries the weight of sb/sth

        ADJ. firm | additional, extra | back, knee, etc. | roof

        VERB + SUPPORT give sth The piece of wood under the mattress is to give my back extra support.

        PHRASES hold onto sb/sth for support He held onto his wife for support as he left the hospital.

        supportsupportnoun1.■ help and encouragement 帮助；鼓励[搭配]ADJ.complete, full, total
        完全的支持；充分的支持；全面的支持        active, considerable, enthusiastic, firm, generous, good, great, loyal, massive, overwhelming, solid, strong, tremendous, unqualified, wholehearted
        积极的/相当大的/热情的/坚定的/慷慨的/大量的/忠实的/巨大的/一致的/强有力的/无条件的/全心全意的支持:        The socialist candidate enjoys the firm support of local industry. 社会党候选人受到当地产业界的坚决支持。the company’s generous financial support of the arts 公司对艺术慷慨的财力支持The poll revealed massive support for the proposal. 民意测验显示了人们对这一提案的大力支持。The plan received strong support from farmers. 这个计划获得了农民的强大支持。unflagging, unstinting, unswerving, unwavering
        不懈的支持；大力支持；始终不渝的支持:        We would like to thank Edna Hales for her unstinting support over the years. 我们想感谢埃德娜·黑尔斯多年来的大力支持。growing, increased, increasing
        越来越多的支持；甚于以往的支持；日益加大的支持        continued, continuing
        不断的支持        broad, community, general, majority, mass, popular, public, wide/widespread
        广泛的支持； 体的支持；普遍的支持；大多数人的支持；民众的支持；大众的支持:        The government has lost majority support in the Assembly. 政府失去了议会多数人的支持。main
        主要的支持        limited, lukewarm, qualified
        有限的支持；不冷不热的支持；有条件的支持:        My idea only received lukewarm support from my colleagues. 我的想法只得到了同事们不冷不热的支持。adequate, sufficient
        足够的支持；充分的支持        direct, indirect
        直接支持；间接支持        long-term
        长期帮助:        people who need long-term support at home 在家长期需要帮助的人personal
        个人的支持:        The proposal has the personal support of the president. 该提案得到了总统本人的支持。mutual
        相互的支持:        The parents of the sufferers get together for mutual support. 受害者的父母聚在一起，相互支持。international
        国际援助        Labour, Liberal, etc.
        工党、自由党等的支持        allparty, bipartisan, cross-party
        所有党派的支持；两党的支持；跨党派的支持        administrative, economic, electoral, emotional, financial, moral, political, practical, technical, etc.
        行政、经济、选举、感情、财政、精神、政治、实践、技术等支持:        She took her sister with her to the interview for moral support. 她带妹妹去面试是为了有精神上的支持。government, official, state
        政府支持；官方的支持；国家支持        air, military, naval
        空军支援；军事支援；海军支援        price
        价格支持:        a price support mechanism 价格支持机制[搭配]VERB + SUPPORTenjoy, have
        享有支持；拥有支持:        The policy has the support of the community. 这项政策得到公众的支持。derive, draw, get, receive
        获得支持；得到支持；受到支持:        Which groups does the party draw most of its support from? 该党派的大部份支持是源自哪些团体？enlist, find, gain, mobilize, secure, win
        赢得支持；找到支持；争取支持；稳获支持:        Campaigners have enlisted the support of their local MP. 运动领导者已争取到当地议员的支持。attract, cultivate, drum up, muster, rally, recruit, seek, solicit, whip up
        吸引支持；鼓励支持；大力争取支持；寻求支持；引起支持        give sb/sth, lend (sb/sth), offer (sb/sth), provide (sb/sth with), throw
        给予…支持；向…施以援手；（向…）提供支持:        organizations that provide support and advice to small businesses 为小商号提供帮助和建议的机构She threw her full support behind him. 她不遗余力地支持他。lose
        失去支持        cut (off), withdraw
        中断支持；撤回援助        need, require
        需要支持:        She will need a lot of emotional support at this difficult time. 在这种艰难时刻，她需要大量的情感支持。count on, rely on
        指望支持；依靠支持:        Can I count on your support? 我能指望你的支持吗？announce, come out in, confirm, demonstrate, express, pledge, reaffirm, show
        宣布支持；证实支持；表达支持；承诺支持；重申支持；表示支持:        one of the first scientists to come out in support of ‘The Origin of Species’ 首先公开支持《物种起源》的科学家之一Many TV celebrities have already pledged their support to the appeal. 许多电视名人已保证支持这一呼吁。bolster, broaden, build (up), increase, strengthen
        增进/扩大/增强/加强支持:        The government is trying to build popular support for an unwinnable war. 政府正在试图促进大众支持一场不可能获胜的战争。weaken
        削弱支持        [搭配]SUPPORT + VERBcome
        支持到来:        Support came from all sections of the community. 支持来自社会各界。grow, rise
        支持增加；支持增长:        Support for the Liberals has risen to 30 per cent. 自由党的支持率已上升到三成。fall
        支持下降        [搭配]SUPPORT + NOUNbase
        支持基础:        He had no support base within the party. 他在党内没有支持基础。group
        支援小组:        a local support group for single parents 当地的单亲父母支援小组network
        支持网络        services
        支持性服务        [搭配]PREP.in ~ of
        支持…:        an intense campaign in support of the proposal 支持这一提议的轰轰烈烈的活动with/ without ... ~
        有/没有…的支持:        The pipeline is to be built with international support. 这条渠道将在国际援助下进行建设。~ against
        对…斗争的支持:        Farmers mobilized considerable support against government plans to remove import restrictions. 农民争取了大批支持者来反对政府取消进口限制的计划。~ among
        在…中的支持:        The party wishes to broaden its support among professionals. 该党希望获得更多专业人士的支持。~ between
        …之间的支持:        mutual support between local cooperatives 当地合作社之间的相互支持~ for
        对…的支持:        The president has expressed his support for the project. 总统已对该项目表示支持。~ from
        来自…的支持:        The policy has broad support from industry. 这项政策得到产业界的广泛支持。[搭配]PHRASESa base of support
        支持基础:        Fears that instability would return under the Democrats gave the government a broad base of support. 对民主党会造成局势再度动荡的担心使得本届政府拥有广泛的支持基础。a cut/decline in support
        支持率的下降；        an expression of support
        支持的表达:        The rebel leader claimed to have received expressions of support from all the neighbouring countries. 叛乱分子头目声称得到所有邻国的支持。a lack of support
        缺乏支持；        a source of support
        支持的来源        2.■ money to buy food, clothes, etc. 生活费[搭配]ADJ.child, family, social
        子女抚养费；家庭赡养；社会资助        income
        收入补助金        [搭配]VERB + SUPPORTclaim
        申领补助:        Families earning below a cerain amount can claim child support. 收入不足一定数额的家庭可以申请领取子女抚养费。[搭配]PHRASESa means of support
        生活的依靠        3.■ sth that carries the weight of sb/sth 承重物[搭配]ADJ.firm
        坚固的支柱        additional, extra
        附加的支物；额外的支撑物        back, knee, etc.
        腰托、护膝等        roof
        房顶支柱        [搭配]VERB + SUPPORTgive sth
        给予…支撑 :        The piece of wood under the mattress is to give my back extra support. 床垫下的这块木头会使我的腰得到额外的支撑。[搭配]PHRASEShold onto sb/sth for support
        抓住…作支:        He held onto his wife for support as he left the hospital. 他在妻子搀扶下离开了医院。        supportverb1.■ help/encourage/agree with sb/sth 帮助；鼓励；赞同[搭配]ADV.fervently, overwhelmingly, strongly
        热烈支持；大力支持；强烈支持:        The people of this country overwhelmingly support their president. 该国人民非常拥护他们的总统。I strongly support the view that education should be available to everyone. 我强烈支持每人都有权接受教育的观点。fully, wholeheartedly
        全面支持；全心全意拥护        unanimously
        一致赞同        actively
        积极支持:        The group is actively supported by several Members of Parliament. 这个团体得到了几位国会议员的积极支持。tacitly
        心照不宣地支持        enthusiastically
        热情支持        loyally
        忠心拥护:        He has supported the party loyally for over twenty years. 二十多年来他一直对党忠心不贰。ably
        有效的支持:        The soloists were ably supported by the University Singers. 这些独唱歌手得到了大学歌手的大力支持。[搭配]VERB + SUPPORTagree to, be pledged to, pledge to, promise to
        同意支持；保证支持；承诺支持:        He promised to support me at the meeting. 他答应在会议上站在我这边。be prepared to, be willing to
        乐意支持；愿意支持        fail to, refuse to
        没有支持；拒绝支持        [搭配]PREP.in
        以…支持:        Very few countries supported the United States in its action. 没有几个国家支持美国的行动。[搭配]PHRASESbe widely supported
        得到广泛支持:        These policies were widely supported in the country. 这些政策在该国受到广泛支持。2.■ show that sth is true/correct 证实[搭配]ADV.strongly
        有力支持:        The evidence strongly supports his claims. 证据有力地支持了他的说法。[搭配]VERB + SUPPORTappear to, seem to, tend to
        显得支持；好像支持；趋向于支持        3.■ give sb money 资助[搭配]ADV.financially
        财政上支持        generously
        慷慨资助        [搭配]VERB + SUPPORThelp (to)
        金钱上帮助        [搭配]PREP.through
        在整个…过程中提供资金:        Her parents supported her all through college. 她的父母资助她上完了大学。
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