undergird

vt. 从底层加固, 支持, 加强

发音

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词形变化

undergirded undergirding undergirds 三单 undergirds undergirt undergirding 现在分词 undergirded 过去式 undergirded 过去分词 undergirt 过去式 undergirt 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To strengthen, secure, or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object.

  2. 2.

    To give fundamental support; provide with a sound or secure basis; provide supportive evidence for.

    比喻
  3. 3.

    To lend moral support to.

  4. 4.

    To secure below or underneath.

词汇关系

动词

同义词 1

brace up

上位词 5

support backup strengthen fortify beef up

词源

From under- + gird.

来源：wiktionary