/prɒp ||; prɑp/verb [T] (propping;propped) to support sb/sth or keep sb/sth in position by putting him/her/it against or on sth 支持;支撑;使保持在某个位置: I'll use this book to prop the window open.我要用这本书撑开窗子。He propped his bicycle against the wall.他把自行车靠墙放。prop sth up to support sth that would otherwise fall 支撑某物(使之不倒)
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/prɒp ||; prɑp/noun[C]
1 a stick or other object that you use to support sth or to keep sth in position 支撑物;支柱: Rescuers used props to stop the roof of the tunnel collapsing.救援人员使用支柱防止隧道顶部塌下来。
2 [usu.pl] an object that is used in a play, film, etc (戏剧、电影等用的)道具: He's responsible for all the stage props, machinery and lighting.他负责所有的舞台道具、器械和灯光。