/səˈpɔ:t ||; səˈpɔrt/verb[T] 1 to help sb by saying that you agree with him/her/it, and sometimes giving practical help such as money 支持；支援；资助: Several large companies are supporting the project. 几家大公司在资助这项工程。Which political party do you support? 你支持哪一个政党？
2 to give sb the money he/she needs for food, clothes, etc 赡养；供养；扶养: Jim has to support two children from his previous marriage. 吉姆得抚养和前妻所生的两个孩子。
3 to carry the weight of sb/sth 承重；支撑: Large columns support the roof. 几根巨柱支撑着屋顶。
4 to show that sth is true or correct 证明；肯定: What evidence do you have to support what you say? 你有什么证据支持你的话？
5 to have a particular sports team as your favourite 支持或拥护某体育队伍: Which football team do you support? 你支持哪一支足球队？