prop是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it -- 支撐；支持

  • I propped my bike (up) against the wall. 我把腳踏車靠在牆上。

  • She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands. 她雙手托著下巴坐在書桌旁。

  • This window keeps on closing - I'll have to prop it open with something. 這扇窗老是自己關上——我得用什麼東西撐著讓它開著。

• 1 an object used by the actors performing in a play or film -- 道具

  • The set is minimal and the only props used in the show are a table, a chair, and a glass of water. 佈景極其簡單，劇中所用的道具只有一張桌子、一把椅子和一杯水。

• 2 informal for propeller -- 螺旋槳（propeller的非正式說法）

• 3 an object that is used to support something by holding it up -- 支撐物

  • I need some sort of a prop to keep the clothes line up. 我需要一個東西來撐起晾衣繩。

  • figurative A lot of people use cigarettes as a sort of social prop (= to make them feel more confident). 許多人抽煙是為了使自己感覺更有自信。

• 4 respect for someone -- 對（某人的）尊重

  • I have to give her her props for being such a great athlete. 我必須尊重她是一個傑出的運動員。