bolstered

bolstered的音标为[ˈbəʊlstəd]，基本翻译为“支持，加强；垫高，加固”，速记技巧为：bolstered=boost+stressed感到紧张的。

Bolstered 的英文词源为：

bolster：源自中古英语，意为“垫子，垫枕”。

bolstered：由 bolster 加上 -ed 构成的形容词，表示“支持的，加固的”。

变化形式：比较级 more bolstered/bolstering，最高级：most bolstered/bolstering。

相关单词：

1. support：支持，支撑，与 bolstered 意思相近。

2. reinforced：加强的，加固的，与 bolstered 同源。

3. brace：支撑，加固，使稳固。

4. strengthen：加强，增强。

5. uphold：支持，维护。

6. buttress：支撑，加固。

7. bolstering：支持的，加固的。

8. bolster-up：支持，加固。

9. underpin：支撑，加固底部。

10. stiffen：使变硬，加强。

Bolstered 作为形容词时，可以表示“得到支持的”，在句子中可以表达某种状态或情况得到了加强或巩固。例如：“The company"s sales have been bolstered by the recent acquisition.”（公司最近的一次收购增强了销售业绩。）

常用短语：

1. bolster up 支持，增强

例句：The government is trying to bolster up the economy by investing in infrastructure projects.

2. bolster one"s confidence 增强某人的信心

例句：Reading positive books can bolster my confidence in myself.

3. bolster one"s morale 增强某人的士气

例句：The company"s decision to provide a bonus can only bolster the morale of employees.

4. bolster one"s position 增强某人的地位

例句：The company"s decision to invest in new technology can bolster its position in the market.

5. underpin and bolster 支撑和加强

例句：The foundation of our company is strong and we will continue to underpin and bolster it with our efforts.

6. bolster up one"s efforts 鼓励某人努力

例句：My parents always bolstered my efforts to succeed in my studies.

7. support and bolster up 支持和鼓励

例句：My friends always support and bolster up me when I am feeling down.

英文小作文：

My Support System

I am grateful for my support system, which includes my family, friends, and community. They are always there to provide me with encouragement, comfort, and strength when I am feeling down or overwhelmed by life"s challenges. My family and friends are my backbone, and I am blessed to have them in my life. They provide me with the support and bolstering I need to keep going when things get tough. Additionally, my community is a source of strength for me. I am able to lean on them for help and advice when I need it, and they always have my back when things get challenging. Together, my support system helps me to stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity. I am grateful for their unwavering support and encouragement, which helps me to thrive and reach my full potential.