bolster
verb [ T ] uk/ˈbəʊl.stər/ us/ˈboʊl.stɚ/
支撑;加固;提高;改善
to support or improve something or make it stronger
More money is needed to bolster the industry. 需要更多的钱来扶持该产业。
She tried to bolster my confidence/morale (= encourage me and make me feel stronger) by telling me that I had a special talent. 她说我有特别的才能，想要增强我的信心。
They need to do something to bolster their image. 他们需要设法改善他们的形象。
bolster
noun [ C ] uk/ˈbəʊl.stər/ us/ˈboʊl.stɚ/
长枕;长垫枕;长靠枕
a long firm cylinder-shaped pillow