a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows同义词:long pillow
动词 bolster:
support and strengthen同义词:bolster up
prop up with a pillow or bolster
add padding to同义词:pad
例句
All attempts to bolster up colonialism are bound to fail.一切想维护殖民主义的企图都是注定要失败的。
There is a bolster across the head of the bed.床头上有一个长枕垫。
It bolstered my belief.这增强了我的信念。
They bolstered their morale by singing.他们以唱歌来鼓舞士气。
详细解释
bol.ster n.(名词)A long, narrow pillow or cushion.长枕,垫枕,靠垫:长而窄的枕头和软垫v.tr.(及物动词)bol.stered,bol.ster.ing,bol.sters To support or prop up with or as if with a long, narrow pillow or cushion.支撑:如用长枕靠垫支撑或支承To buoy up:鼓励:例句:Visitors bolstered the patient`s morale.探访者鼓起了病人的信心 来源:Middle English 中古英语 from Old English * see bhelgh- 源自 古英语 *参见 bhelgh- 【引伸】 bol.sterer n.(名词)