buttress
US /ˈbʌt.rəs/
UK /ˈbʌt.rəs/
1.
penopang, penyangga
a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall
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The ancient cathedral was supported by massive stone buttresses.
Katedral kuno itu ditopang oleh penopang batu besar.
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The architect designed a series of flying buttresses for the new building.
Arsitek merancang serangkaian penopang terbang untuk bangunan baru.
1.
menopang, memperkuat
to provide a building or structure with projecting supports built against its walls
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They decided to buttress the old wall to prevent it from collapsing.
Mereka memutuskan untuk menopang dinding tua itu agar tidak roboh.
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The engineers had to buttress the bridge after the earthquake.
Para insinyur harus menopang jembatan setelah gempa bumi.
2.
mendukung, memperkuat
to provide (someone or something) with moral or emotional support
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The community rallied to buttress the struggling local businesses.
Masyarakat bersatu untuk mendukung bisnis lokal yang sedang kesulitan.
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Her strong belief in justice helped to buttress her resolve.
Keyakinannya yang kuat pada keadilan membantu memperkuat tekadnya.