buttress
US /ˈbʌt.rəs/
UK /ˈbʌt.rəs/
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扶壁, 支撐物
a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall
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The ancient cathedral was supported by massive stone buttresses.
古老的大教堂由巨大的石扶壁支撐著。
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The architect designed a series of flying buttresses for the new building.
建築師為新建築設計了一系列飛扶壁。
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加固, 支撐
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.
他們決定加固舊牆以防止其倒塌。
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The engineers had to buttress the bridge after the earthquake.
地震後，工程師們不得不加固這座橋。
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支持, 增強
to provide (someone or something) with moral or emotional support
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The community rallied to buttress the struggling local businesses.
社區團結起來支持陷入困境的當地企業。
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Her strong belief in justice helped to buttress her resolve.
她對正義的堅定信念有助於增強她的決心。