"bolster up" 怎么发音
expression
BOHL-ster UHP
BOHL-stuh UP
释义
To make something stronger or provide extra support, especially when something is weak or uncertain.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈboʊɫstɝ/ /ˈəp
英式英语
bˈəʊlstɐ/ /ˈʌp
简化发音
美式
BOHL-ster UHP
英式
BOHL-stuh UP
语境中听
The government needs to bolster up the economy.
They tried to bolster up his confidence before the big exam.
She used extra pillows to bolster up her back.
A little praise can really bolster up someone's motivation.