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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++sup·port1 /səˈpɔːt $ -ɔːrt/ ●●● S2 W1 verb [transitive] 
1 agree and help 同意和帮助SUPPORT A PERSON, GROUP, OR PLAN 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 somebody in (doing) something We need to support our teachers in their efforts to raise standards. 我们必须支持我们的教师为提高教学水准所作的努力。 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HELP 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PAY FOR to provide enough money for someone to pay for all the things they need 供养，抚养 I have a wife and two children to support. 我要养活妻子和两个孩子。support somebody by (doing) something She supports her family by teaching evening classes. 她靠教夜课养家。support yourself I have no idea how I am going to support myself. 我不知道如何来养活我自己。4 give money to STH 给某事物出钱PAY FOR 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SUPPORT/HOLD UP 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体重。support yourself (on something) I got to my feet, supporting myself on the side of the table. 我站起来，身体靠在桌子边上。6 prove STH 证明某事物PROVE if results, facts, studies etc support an idea or statement, 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理论。 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 British EnglishSUPPORT A TEAM OR PLAYER to like a particular sports team and go to watch the games they play 支持，喜欢 Which team do you support? 你支持哪个球队？ I’ve supported Liverpool all my life. 我毕生都在支持利物浦队。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. 我认为他们不再支持这个版本的程序了。9 land 土地TA if land can support people or animals, it is of good enough quality to grow enough food for them to live 养活，维持 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 维持…的生存 Because of pollution, this lake is now too acid to support fish. 因为受到污染，这片湖泊现在酸性太强，无法维持鱼类生存。 healthy soil that can support plant life 可维持植物生长的健康土壤11 support a habit MDDto 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〕 THESAURUSto agree with and help somebody/something 赞成并支持某人/某事物support to say that you agree with a person or idea, and usually help them because you want them to succeed 支持；赞成；拥护We will support your decision. 我们会支持你的决定。Thanks to everyone who supported us throughout the trial. 感谢所有在审理过程中支持我们的人。nThe tsunami appeal was supported by thousands of people. back to support a person or plan by providing money or practical help – used about governments or other powerful groups 资助，支持〔政府或其他权力团体〕The £100 million scheme is backed by the British government. 这个耗资一亿英镑的计划由英国政府资助。nThe people backing him do not have the interests of the club at heart.endorse to formally and officially say that you support a person, plan, or idea 正式赞同,支持Agriculture ministers refused to endorse the Commission's proposals. 农业部长们拒绝支持该委员会的提议。get behind somebody/something to support a person or plan and help them be successful – used especially about a group of people 支持某人/某事物〔尤指一群人〕The England fans really got behind the team. 英格兰球迷大力支持这支球队。n I really believe in this initiative, but it was hard to find business people who were willing to get behind it.nThe police can't do anything unless the public gets behind them.stand up for somebody/something to say that you support someone or something when they are being attacked 保卫[维护]某人/某事物You were the only person who stood up for me at the meeting. 你是唯一一个在会议上支持我的人。He stood up for what he believed in. 他捍卫自己的信念。side with somebody to support one of the people or groups involved in an argument – used especially when you disapprove of this or think it is unfair 〔在争论中〕支持某人,站在某人一边〔尤用作贬义〕I felt she was siding with her mother rather than standing up for me. 我觉得她并不支持我,而是站在她妈妈一边。The jury often side with the defendant in these situations. 在此类情形中陪审员常常支持被告。nto stop something from fallingsupport to hold the weight of something and stop it from fallingThe branch was too weak to support his weight.The ceiling was supported by huge stone columns.Her body was so weak that she had to be supported by two nurses.hold up to stop something from fallingThese poles hold up the outer part of the tent.His trousers were held up by an old piece of string.prop up to stop something from falling by putting something against it or under itThe builders have propped up the walls with steel beams.carry to support the weight of someone or something – used about something supporting several people, vehicles etcThe bridge could only carry up to two cars at a time.The lift can carry up to 12 people.hold to be strong enough to support the weight of someone or somethingAre you sure the branch will hold both of us?She prayed that the roof would hold her weight as she crawled along it.bear literary or technical to hold the weight of somethingThe truck did not look strong enough to bear the weight of all those people.a load-bearing walltake somebody's/something's weight to be strong enough to support the weight of someone or somethingHis damaged leg would not take his weight.Any large mirrors should have additional support to take their weight.Make sure you choose a pole that will take the weight of your curtains.→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
support• He has a wife and two children to support.• Sitting at a table in the coffee shop, her chin supported by her hands, she was deep in thought.• The ceiling was supported by huge stone columns.• Plans for a new school were strongly supported by local residents.• The changes in the tax code are supported by the Democratic party.• Her body was so weak that she had to be supported by two nurses.• Public opinion in America supported Gandhi in his struggle for an independent India.• She is my daughter, and I will love and support her no matter what happens.• If she can't support herself, how's she going to support a child?• For twenty-five years he painstakingly amassed evidence to support his hypothesis.• The environment ministry, to which it is ultimately responsible, supports it to the tune of almost 5m francs.• I am very grateful to members of the faculty who have supported me in so many ways.• My friends and family have all supported me through the divorce.• My parents didn't have to support me when I was at college because I received a grant.• Many elderly people support Milosevic because they are scared.• The Fed chairman actually supports Mr Neal's bill.• During the renovations, a temporary wall will support the ceiling.• We supported the demands for a thorough and credible investigation by independent and impartial experts.• I have always supported the Democrats.• I always support the Girl Scouts by buying a few boxes of cookies.• She wrote a newspaper article supporting the idea of a minimum wage for workers.• Employers support the training program by offering places for young people.• Together they shoot up, play soccer, get into barroom brawls, mug tourists and steal to support their habits.• A lot of people can barely earn enough to support themselves, let alone their families.• Do you have any evidence to support these claims?• Psychological theories support two main forms of gender bias.support somebody in (doing) something• In the north, the party can count on fairly widespread support.• Some see state support, in all its guises, as a bonus, others as an intrusion.• Successive Secretaries acknowledge the outstanding support she provided in that role.• A multi-dimensional approach has the potential to discover and support creative processes in the local community.• They are losing white support, particularly in the South where it is increasingly a black party.• If you are new, decide which senior colleagues would support you in your work.have ... to support• How many specific performance and change efforts involving how many people do you have the capacity to support?• I have a daughter to support.• Where do we have sufficient heat to support a biomass?• This shows how crucial it is to have funds available to support action when required from our Campaign Fund.• After that, the fund will have to support itself.• They have discretionary power to support students in further or higher education, including those who study part time.• More schools in the area have agreed to support the Hamper Appeal.• It will need to have a ledge to support the reading material and strong clamps to hold pages in place are useful.support ... weight• To top this unprepossessing appearance was a thin, scrawny neck which seemed only just to support the weight of his head.• This is because, during sleep, our spine no longer needs to support the weight of our body.• Similarly locals can not normally support the weight of regulation carried by the larger trading firms.• Although it still contains air, it can no longer support the weight of the car.• The liquid helps to support the weight of the compass card, and also dampens oscillation.• The floors themselves were strong enough to support the weight of the materials used to fill in the gaps.• The main structural consideration with any door or window is supporting the weight of the structure above.• What you need is a simple but effective structure or framework, strong enough to support the weight of your answer.team ... support• Do come along and give our two teams your support.• This is an all-star team that commands support and respect.• Work is still going on to raise team support for Peter, and he hopes to be making more visits to churches.• The women would love to have her in the team, but support her stand.• The rest of the team need to support the individual staff member who has the main therapeutic role.• They were large, costly, rather unreliable and required a dedicated data processing team to support them.• New metaphors must move beyond individual or team support to consider support for organizations and, ultimately, communities.• Once the flight arrived in Florida stewards and stewardesses joined the team of support workers to look after the children.support2 ●●● S2 W1 noun 1 approval 赞同 [uncountable]SUPPORT A PERSON, GROUP, OR PLAN approval, encouragement, and perhaps help for a person, idea, plan etc 支持；拥护；赞同2 sympathy/help 同情/帮助 [uncountable]HELP sympathy and help that you give to someone who is in a difficult situation or who is very unhappy 同情；鼓励；帮助3 money 钱 [uncountable] money that you give a person, group, organization etc to help pay for their costs 资助；赞助4 holding STH up 撑起某物 [countable, uncountable]SUPPORT/HOLD UP something that presses on something else to hold it up or in position 支撑物；支柱；支架；支座5 proof 证据 [uncountable] facts that show that an idea or statement is correct 证明，证据6 computers 计算机 [uncountable] the help or information that you receive to improve a computer system, make it continue working, or use it correctly 支持7 concert/performance 音乐会/表演 [uncountable] a 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8 soldiers 士兵 [uncountable] help 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9 for part of body 用于身体部位 [countable]MD something 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或受伤部位的〕支持 器，托 → child support, income support, life support system, → moral support at moral1(3) COLLOCATIONSverbshave support 获得支持The extreme right-wing parties don’t have much popular support. 极右翼党派没有获得多少公众支持。give (your) support (also lend (your) support formal) 给予支持The American people gave him their enthusiastic support. 美国人给予他热情支持。nThe naturalist Sir David Attenborough has lent his support to the campaign.pledge/offer (your) support (=say that you will support someone or something) 承诺/给予支持Both the opposition parties pledged full support for the new administration. 两个反对党均承诺全力支持新政府。get/draw support 获得/取得支持The plan drew wide support from parents. 这个计划获得了家长的广泛支持。win/gain/attract support 赢得/获得/吸引到支持Try to win the support of local shopkeepers. 争取赢得当地店主的支持。enjoy/command support formal (=have support) 拥有/值得支持His views were too extreme to command general support. 他的观点太极端,无法得到普遍支持。drum up/rally support (=get people’s support by making an effort) 竭力争取到支持nBoth sides have been drumming up support through the internet.enlist somebody’s support formal (=ask for and get their support) 谋求某人的支持nHe wrote to the prime minister in an attempt to enlist his support.mobilize support (=get people to support something in an active way) 动员支持nPart of their mission was to mobilize popular support for Franco.build (up) support (=increase it) 增加支持nNow he needs to build his support by explaining what he believes in.withdraw support (=no longer support) 撤回支持He's decided to withdraw his support for the project. 他已决定收回对这个项目的支持。adjectivespublic/popular support 公众支持There seemed to be no popular support for war. 似乎民众并不支持战争。widespread/wide/general support 广泛/普遍的支持There is widespread support for the Government’s proposal. 政府的这项计划得到了广泛支持。strong support 大力的支持A survey found strong support for the project among hospital staff. 一项调查发现该项目获得医院员工的大力支持。massive support 极大的支持We have massive public support. 我们有公众的极大支持。somebody’s full support 某人的全力支持That view deserves the full support of all farmers. 那个观点值得所有农场主全力支持。whole-hearted/enthusiastic support 全心全意的/热情的支持I want you to know that you have my whole-hearted support. 我希望你知道我全心全意支持你。active support (=approval and help) 积极支持nLes, with the active support of his wife Pam, has spent several years compiling a list of the prisoners.unanimous support (=when all members of a group support something) 一致的支持nThere was nearly unanimous support for the proposal.Examples from the Corpus
support• supports for the bridge• This sofa has good back support.• The bridge fell down because it didn't have enough support.• Private companies should not rely on financial support form the government.• He was grateful for his friends' support during his divorce.• Carter had seen his support dwindling in the southern states.• Our two company lawyers provide all the legal support we need.• Higher education for the deaf receives the same lukewarm support.• The paper support for this is a flimsy piece of plastic, and a wire loop.• This dependence upon parental support, though necessary if schools are to survive, is socially divisive.• In the past they say they've suffered prejudice and poor support.• At the same time, Mrs Aquino is mobilising popular support for her beleaguered government.• It is very important to have the greatest possible support around the expansion slot area.• The party's support has always been in the big cities.• In the light of that, the next step will be for the Government to identify proposals that will command the support of the House.• Day-care provision also lacked the support of women trade unionists.• I would not have been able to finish writing the book without the support of my husband and family.• I couldn't have finished my degree without the support of my family.• Thanks for all your support - it's been a hard year.• I'd like to thank you all for your support in the upcoming election.support for• There appears to be a lot of support for independence in the territory.financial support• This survey has been unusually successful in attracting financial support from a very wide range of sources.• Jerry Lewis, left the title untouched but drained financial support.• For information on treatment or how to give financial support.• Ed Schafer has received more than 95 percent of its financial support from North Dakotans.• The major problem of public broadcasting so far has not been too much government meddling but too little financial support.• A further example is the transfer of responsibility for those who need financial support.• The GI bill provided financial support for soldiers who wanted to get a college education.• Normally this financial support passes from older to younger generations in families in a one-way flow.• At issue in the Gingrich case is a college course he taught from 1993-95 with financial support from a nonprofit foundation.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.• As he fell over he grabbed at the table for support.technical support• Verio provides around-the-clock network monitoring and technical support with all promotional packages.• Both are replacing minicomputer-based systems with Clarify's ClearSupport technical support management system, shipping this month.• Compaq Computer Corp. enjoys one of the best reputations for technical support in the computer business.• Ideally, you should also plump for a company that offers a free technical support hotline.• Unlike many other unmetered deals, the price also includes unlimited freephone technical support.• Most Internet access providers offer some kind of technical support for users who need help learning how to telnet.• This would allow dermatologists to concentrate resources on patients who need the technical support available in hospitals.• Some companies even put on-line the same information used by their technical support staffs.support band• Red Rocks stadium throbs to the sound of the first support band.• My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State asked today whether it supported banding but received no answer.• Most often the support band are terrible, but they could have been great and they could have been you.• I seem to remember the support band was Eugenius, not Moonshake.• This was when somebody opened the door to the inner sanctum where the support band was playing.air/ground support• First he launches an invasion without adequate air support, then he makes the movement pay for it.• B-52s did not fly in close ground support.• I also learned that we had priority for air support for the duration.• Often no artillery or air support, even if we are overrun.• The aircraft carrier Nimitz will provide air support.• The entire com-pany was flown out early one morning, with air support overhead.back/neck/knee etc support• In the carrying position your baby has the benefit of a padded head and neck support.• They advise you to ensure you have a good back support when you come and rest after 26.2 miles.• Where you have a fairly long shelf, it is wise to add a horizontal back support.• She estimates he owes her roughly $ 6,000 in back support.• This time we had the welcome addition of a sheepskin backrest, an inflatable neck support and a selection of surgical collars.• Can you win back support in this area.From Longman Business Dictionarysupportsup‧port1 /səˈpɔːt-ɔːrt/ verb [transitive]1to provide enough money for something to begin or continueCommunity funds will be available to support the plan.2to show you agree with a person or group of people, or their ideas, plans etc10 countries indicated they would support a suspension of production quotas.Most lawmakersstrongly support governmentalpolicy.Sony issued a statement supporting the chief executive.3to help a system continue to work properlyThe company will provide equipment tosupport the complex electronicssystems.A Group of Seven move to support the dollar had been disappointing.4to show or prove that something is true or correctWe’ve got a good, solid defense case supported by clinical research.Many economists believe the economic recovery will be slow, and yesterday’sdata supported that view.→ See Verb tablesupportsupport2 noun [uncountable]1money or other help given to someone or somethingThe young entrepreneur had approached the bank several times forfinancial support.Developing countries will requiretechnical support.2approval and encouragement for a person or group of people, or their ideas, plans etcThe striking workers have key support from their labor unions.The rate cut foundwidespread support within Japan.support for somethingShareholders believe there is adequatesupport for theproposal.in support of somethingMany financial services companies are lobbying in support of the new laws.Origin support1 (1300-1400) Old French supporter, from Latin supportare “to carry”, from sub- ( → SUB-) + portare “to carry”sup·port1 verb →THESAURUS1support2 noun →COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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sup‧port1 S1 W2 /səˈpɔːt $ -ɔːrt/ 
verb [transitive]
The bill was supported by a large majority in the Senate.
support somebody in (doing) something
We need to support our teachers in their efforts to raise standards.
We strongly support the peace process.
2. BE KIND TO SOMEBODY to help someone by being sympathetic and kind to them during a difficult time in their life:
My wife supported me enormously.
3. PROVIDE MONEY TO LIVE to provide enough money for someone to pay for all the things they need:
I have a wife and two children to support.
support somebody by (doing) something
She supports her family by teaching evening classes.
support yourself
I have no idea how I am going to support myself.
4. GIVE MONEY TO SOMETHING to give money to a group, organization, or event etc to encourage it or pay for its costs:
There are a handful of charities which I support regularly.
5. HOLD SOMETHING UP to hold the weight of something, keep it in place, or prevent it from falling:
The middle part of the bridge is supported by two huge towers.
During sleep, our spine no longer needs to support the weight of our body.
support yourself (on something)
I got to my feet, supporting myself on the side of the table.
6. PROVE SOMETHING if results, facts, studies etc support an idea or statement, they show or prove that it is correct:
The results support our original theory.
There is little evidence to support such explanations.
7. SPORTS TEAM British English to like a particular sports team and go to watch the games they play:
Which team do you support?
I’ve supported Liverpool all my life.
8. COMPUTERS to provide information and material to improve a computer program or system, or to make it keep working:
I don’t think they support that version of the program anymore.
9. LAND if land can support people or animals, it is of good enough quality to grow enough food for them to live:
This land can’t support many cattle.
10. WATER/AIR/EARTH if water, air, or earth can support life, it is clean enough, has enough oxygen etc to keep animals or plants alive:
Because of pollution, this lake is now too acid to support fish.
healthy soil that can support plant life
11. support a habit to get money in order to pay for a bad habit, especially taking drugs:
He turned to crime to support his habit.
■ to agree with and help somebody/something
▪support to say that you agree with a person or idea, and usually help them because you want them to succeed: We will support your decision. | Thanks to everyone who supported us throughout the trial. | The tsunami appeal was supported by thousands of people.
▪back to support a person or plan by providing money or practical help – used about governments or other powerful groups: The £100 million scheme is backed by the British government. | The people backing him do not have the interests of the club at heart.
▪endorse to formally and officially say that you support a person, plan, or idea: Agriculture ministers refused to endorse the Commission's proposals.
▪get behind somebody/something to support a person or plan and help them be successful - used especially about a group of people: The England fans really got behind the team. | I really believe in this initiative, but it was hard to find business people who were willing to get behind it. | The police can't do anything unless the public gets behind them.
▪stand up for somebody/something to say that you support someone or something when they are being attacked: You were the only person who stood up for me at the meeting. | He stood up for what he believed in.
▪side with somebody to support one of the people or groups involved in an argument - used especially when you disapprove of this or think it is unfair: I felt she was siding with her mother rather than standing up for me. | The jury often side with the defendant in these situations.
■ to stop something from falling
▪support to hold the weight of something and stop it from falling: The branch was too weak to support his weight. | The ceiling was supported by huge stone columns. | Her body was so weak that she had to be supported by two nurses.
▪hold up to stop something from falling: These poles hold up the outer part of the tent. | His trousers were held up by an old piece of string.
▪prop up to stop something from falling by putting something against it or under it: The builders have propped up the walls with steel beams.
▪carry to support the weight of someone or something – used about something supporting several people, vehicles etc: The bridge could only carry up to two cars at a time. | The lift can carry up to 12 people.
▪hold to be strong enough to support the weight of someone or something: Are you sure the branch will hold both of us? | She prayed that the roof would hold her weight as she crawled along it.
▪bear literary or technical to hold the weight of something: The truck did not look strong enough to bear the weight of all those people. | a load-bearing wall
▪take somebody's/something's weight to be strong enough to support the weight of someone or something: His damaged leg would not take his weight. | Any large mirrors should have additional support to take their weight. | Make sure you choose a pole that will take the weight of your curtains.
support2 S1 W1 noun1. APPROVAL [uncountable] approval, encouragement, and perhaps help for a person, idea, plan etc:
Local people have given us a lot of support in our campaign.
support for
There was widespread support for the war.
in support
They signed a petition in support of the pay claim.
support of
He had the full support of the general committee.
2. SYMPATHY/HELP [uncountable] sympathy and help that you give to someone who is in a difficult situation or who is very unhappy:
I couldn’t have made it through those times without the support of my boyfriend Rob.
3. MONEY [uncountable] money that you give a person, group, organization etc to help pay for their costs:
The European Union is considering whether to provide financial support for the expedition.
with sb’s support
With your support, we can help these youngsters.
4.
HOLDING SOMETHING UP .nbsp;[uncountable and countable] something that presses on something else to hold it up or in position:
The roof may need extra support.
the wooden supports of the bridge
for support
She grabbed at his shoulders for support.
5. PROOF [uncountable] facts that show that an idea or statement is correct
support for
My own research provides some support for this view.
6. COMPUTERS [uncountable] the help or information that you receive to improve a computer system, make it continue working, or use it correctly:
our technical support team
7. CONCERT/PERFORMANCE [uncountable] a band, singer, or performer that performs for a short time at the same concert as a more famous and popular band etc:
We played support to a band called Shallow.
the support band
the support act (=the support band)
8. SOLDIERS [uncountable] help or protection that is given by one group of soldiers to another group who are fighting in a battle:
logistical support
air/ground support (=help or protection that comes from people in aircraft or people on the ground)
9. FOR PART OF BODY [countable] something that you wear to hold a weak or damaged part of your body in the right place
back/neck/knee etc support
⇨ child support, income support, life support system, ⇨ moral support at moral1(3)
■ verbs
▪have support The extreme right-wing parties don’t have much popular support.
▪give (your) support (also lend (your) support formal) The American people gave him their enthusiastic support. | The naturalist Sir David Attenborough has lent his support to the campaign.
▪pledge/offer (your) support (=say that you will support someone or something) Both the opposition parties pledged full support for the new administration.
▪get/draw support The plan drew wide support from parents.
▪win/gain/attract support Try to win the support of local shopkeepers.
▪enjoy/command support formal (=have support) His views were too extreme to command general support.
▪drum up/rally support (=get people’s support by making an effort) Both sides have been drumming up support through the internet.
▪enlist sb’s support formal (=ask for and get their support) He wrote to the Prime Minister in an attempt to enlist his support.
▪mobilize support (=get people to support something in an active way) Part of their mission was to mobilize popular support for Franco.
▪build (up) support (=increase it) Now he needs to build his support by explaining what he believes in.
▪withdraw support (=no longer support ) He's decided to withdraw his support for the project.
■ adjectives
▪public/popular support There seemed to be no popular support for war.
▪widespread/wide/general support There is widespread support for the Government’s proposal.
▪strong support A survey found strong support for the project among hospital staff.
▪massive support We have massive public support.
▪sb’s full support That view deserves the full support of all farmers.
▪whole-hearted/enthusiastic support I want you to know that you have my whole-hearted support.
▪active support (=approval and help) Les, with the active support of his wife Pam, has spent several years compiling a list of the prisoners.
▪unanimous support (=when all members of a group support something) There was nearly unanimous support for the proposal.
▪ help the things you do to make it easier or possible for someone to do something: Now that I’m working, the kids need to give me more help with the housework. | The book would never have been finished without his help.
▪assistance help. Assistance is more formal than help, and is used especially about people giving official help: The police are asking the public for their assistance. | The project received financial assistance from the government. | Thank you very much for your assistance, sir. | He set up the business with the assistance of his two sons.
▪aid help. Aid is more formal than help, and is used especially about money, food, medicine etc. that is given to countries or people that are in a very bad situation: Aid is being sent to areas affected by the earthquake. | The US spends billions of dollars on aid to developing countries. | Another driver stopped and came to his aid.
▪support help and encouragement: Thanks to everyone who gave us their support. | We could not have won the case without your support.
▪cooperation help – used especially when people, organizations, or countries work together to get things done, and show that they are willing to do this: a spirit of international cooperation | The cooperation of landowners was needed for the plan to succeed.
▪backup extra people, equipment etc that can be used in case people need help: The officer waited for backup to arrive before making any arrests.
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Language: Old French
Origin: supporter, from Latin supportare 'to carry', from sub- ( ⇨ sub-) + portare 'to carry'
1. AGREE AND HELP to say that you agree with an idea, group, or person, and usually to help them because you want them to succeed:Language: Old French
Origin: supporter, from Latin supportare 'to carry', from sub- ( ⇨ sub-) + portare 'to carry'
support somebody in (doing) something
2. BE KIND TO SOMEBODY to help someone by being sympathetic and kind to them during a difficult time in their life:
3. PROVIDE MONEY TO LIVE to provide enough money for someone to pay for all the things they need:
support somebody by (doing) something
support yourself
4. GIVE MONEY TO SOMETHING to give money to a group, organization, or event etc to encourage it or pay for its costs:
5. HOLD SOMETHING UP to hold the weight of something, keep it in place, or prevent it from falling:
support yourself (on something)
6. PROVE SOMETHING if results, facts, studies etc support an idea or statement, they show or prove that it is correct:
7. SPORTS TEAM British English to like a particular sports team and go to watch the games they play:
8. COMPUTERS to provide information and material to improve a computer program or system, or to make it keep working:
9. LAND if land can support people or animals, it is of good enough quality to grow enough food for them to live:
10. WATER/AIR/EARTH if water, air, or earth can support life, it is clean enough, has enough oxygen etc to keep animals or plants alive:
11. support a habit to get money in order to pay for a bad habit, especially taking drugs:
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noun1. APPROVAL [uncountable] approval, encouragement, and perhaps help for a person, idea, plan etc: support for
in support
support of
2. SYMPATHY/HELP [uncountable] sympathy and help that you give to someone who is in a difficult situation or who is very unhappy:
3. MONEY [uncountable] money that you give a person, group, organization etc to help pay for their costs:
with sb’s support
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HOLDING SOMETHING UP .nbsp;[uncountable and countable] something that presses on something else to hold it up or in position:
for support
5. PROOF [uncountable] facts that show that an idea or statement is correct
support for
6. COMPUTERS [uncountable] the help or information that you receive to improve a computer system, make it continue working, or use it correctly:
7. CONCERT/PERFORMANCE [uncountable] a band, singer, or performer that performs for a short time at the same concert as a more famous and popular band etc:
8. SOLDIERS [uncountable] help or protection that is given by one group of soldiers to another group who are fighting in a battle:
air/ground support (=help or protection that comes from people in aircraft or people on the ground)
9. FOR PART OF BODY [countable] something that you wear to hold a weak or damaged part of your body in the right place
back/neck/knee etc support
⇨ child support, income support, life support system, ⇨ moral support at moral1(3)
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Giving 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 studiesthat 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, whichshow 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。
Watching 观看
watch television/TV/a show/( a programme/BrE ( a program/a documentary/a pilot/a rerun/a repeatNAmE 看电视／电视节目／纪实电视节目／试播节目／重播的电视节目 see ( an ad/especially
BrE ( a commercial/the news/the weatherespecially
NAmE 看广告／新闻／天气节目 catch/miss a show/a programme/a program/an episode/the news看／错过电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／新闻节目 pick up/reach for/grab the remote (control)拿起／伸手去拿／抓起遥控器 change/switch channel换频道 surf (through)/ ( especially
NAmE flip through/ ( especially
BrE flick through the channels快速浏览电视频道 sit in front of/switch on/switch off/turn on/turn off the television/the TV/the TV set坐在电视机前；开／关电视 have/install satellite (TV)/cable (TV)/a satellite dish有／安装卫星电视／有线电视／卫星电视碟形天线
Showing 播放
show a programme/a documentary/an ad/a commercial播放电视节目／纪实电视节目／广告 screen a programme/a documentary播放电视节目／纪实电视节目 run an ad/a commercial播放广告 broadcast/ ( especially
NAmE air/repeat a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a series播放／重播电视节目／纪实电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／系列节目 go out/air/be recorded live现场直播／录制 attract/draw (in)/pull (in) viewers吸引观众 be a hit with viewers/audiences/critics受到电视观众／观众／评论家的喜爱 get (low/high) ratings有（低／高）收视率
Appearing 演出
be on/appear on television/TV/a TV show在电视上／电视节目中露面 take part in a phone-in/a game show/a quiz show/a reality TV show参与热线直播节目／游戏节目／智力游戏节目／电视真人秀 host a show/a programme/series/a game show/a quiz show/a talk show/( a chat showBrE 主持电视节目／系列节目／游戏节目／智力游戏节目／访谈节目 be/become/work as a/an( TV presenter/talk-show host/sports commentator/anchorman/BrE ( newsreaderBrE 是／成为／当电视节目主持人／访谈节目主持人／体育运动实况解说员／新闻节目主持人／新闻播音员 read/present the news播报新闻 appear/perform live (on TV)（在电视上）现场表演
Programme-making 节目制作
do/film/make a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a pilot/a series/an ad/a commercial拍摄电视节目／纪实电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／试播节目／系列节目／广告 work on a soap (opera)/a pilot (episode)/a sitcom制作肥皂剧／试播节目（的一集）／情景喜剧 write/produce a drama/sitcom/spin-off/comedy series写／拍摄戏剧／情景喜剧／电视系列剧的派生作品／喜剧连续剧
Giving 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 studiesthat 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, whichshow 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。
Watching 观看
watch television/TV/a show/( a programme/BrE ( a program/a documentary/a pilot/a rerun/a repeatNAmE 看电视／电视节目／纪实电视节目／试播节目／重播的电视节目 see ( an ad/especially
BrE ( a commercial/the news/the weatherespecially
NAmE 看广告／新闻／天气节目 catch/miss a show/a programme/a program/an episode/the news看／错过电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／新闻节目 pick up/reach for/grab the remote (control)拿起／伸手去拿／抓起遥控器 change/switch channel换频道 surf (through)/ ( especially
NAmE flip through/ ( especially
BrE flick through the channels快速浏览电视频道 sit in front of/switch on/switch off/turn on/turn off the television/the TV/the TV set坐在电视机前；开／关电视 have/install satellite (TV)/cable (TV)/a satellite dish有／安装卫星电视／有线电视／卫星电视碟形天线
Showing 播放
show a programme/a documentary/an ad/a commercial播放电视节目／纪实电视节目／广告 screen a programme/a documentary播放电视节目／纪实电视节目 run an ad/a commercial播放广告 broadcast/ ( especially
NAmE air/repeat a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a series播放／重播电视节目／纪实电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／系列节目 go out/air/be recorded live现场直播／录制 attract/draw (in)/pull (in) viewers吸引观众 be a hit with viewers/audiences/critics受到电视观众／观众／评论家的喜爱 get (low/high) ratings有（低／高）收视率
Appearing 演出
be on/appear on television/TV/a TV show在电视上／电视节目中露面 take part in a phone-in/a game show/a quiz show/a reality TV show参与热线直播节目／游戏节目／智力游戏节目／电视真人秀 host a show/a programme/series/a game show/a quiz show/a talk show/( a chat showBrE 主持电视节目／系列节目／游戏节目／智力游戏节目／访谈节目 be/become/work as a/an( TV presenter/talk-show host/sports commentator/anchorman/BrE ( newsreaderBrE 是／成为／当电视节目主持人／访谈节目主持人／体育运动实况解说员／新闻节目主持人／新闻播音员 read/present the news播报新闻 appear/perform live (on TV)（在电视上）现场表演
Programme-making 节目制作
do/film/make a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a pilot/a series/an ad/a commercial拍摄电视节目／纪实电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／试播节目／系列节目／广告 work on a soap (opera)/a pilot (episode)/a sitcom制作肥皂剧／试播节目（的一集）／情景喜剧 write/produce a drama/sitcom/spin-off/comedy series写／拍摄戏剧／情景喜剧／电视系列剧的派生作品／喜剧连续剧