bolstered

n.长枕；靠垫

vt.支持；鼓励

There is a bolster across the head of the bed. 床头上有一个长枕垫。

Both sides offered statistics to bolster their arguments. 双方都拿出统计数字来支持他们的论点。

We always bolster up the government in its struggle against terrorism 我们始终支持政府的反恐怖主义的斗争。

They bolstered their morale by singing. 他们以唱歌来鼓舞士气。

It bolstered my belief. 这增强了我的信念。

The woman took some gin to bolster up her courage. 那名妇女喝些杜松子酒壮胆。