buttress

US /ˈbʌt.rəs/
UK /ˈbʌt.rəs/
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1.

扶壁, 支撑物

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撑着。
The architect designed a series of flying buttresses for the new building.
建筑师为新建筑设计了一系列飞扶壁
1.

加固, 支撑

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.
他们决定加固旧墙以防止其倒塌。
The engineers had to buttress the bridge after the earthquake.
地震后,工程师们不得不加固这座桥。
2.

支持, 增强

to provide (someone or something) with moral or emotional support

:
The community rallied to buttress the struggling local businesses.
社区团结起来支持陷入困境的当地企业。
Her strong belief in justice helped to buttress her resolve.
她对正义的坚定信念有助于增强她的决心。