props; propped; propping
props; propped; propping
Learner's definition of PROP
always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ object]
: to support (something) by placing it against something else or by placing something under it支撑;顶 -
She propped the rake against a tree.她把耙子靠在树下。
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We propped the shed's roof with poles.我们用杆子支起了棚顶。
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The window was propped open.窗户被支开了。
prop up
[phrasal verb] 1
prop up (something) or prop (something) up : to stop (something) from falling or slipping by placing something under or against it支撑,撑起(某物) 2
prop (someone) up or prop up (someone) : to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone)帮助,扶持,支持(某人) 2 prop /ˈprɑːp/ noun
plural props
plural props
Learner's definition of PROP
[count]
1
: something that is used to support something and keep it in position支撑物 2
: someone or something that gives help or support to someone or something else支柱;支援 3
rugby : a player who plays in a forward position on a rugby team支柱前锋 — called also prop forward
3 prop /ˈprɑːp/ noun
plural props
plural props
Learner's definition of PROP
[count]
: an object that is used by a performer or actor or that is used to create a desired effect in a scene on a stage, in a movie, etc.道具 4 prop /ˈprɑːp/ noun
plural props
plural props
Learner's definition of PROP
[count] informal