무언가를 제자리에 고정하거나 지탱하기 위해 사용하는 막대기나 기둥 형태의 받침대
A pole, beam, or object used as a support to keep something in position, typically one that is not an integral part of the thing supported.
예문:
"The workers used heavy wooden props to keep the old ceiling from collapsing."
"A simple metal prop held the heavy garage door open."
누군가에게 큰 도움이나 정서적 힘이 되어주는 주요한 지지자 또는 수단
A person or thing that is a major source of support, assistance, or emotional strength.
예문:
"During the crisis, his older brother served as his main emotional prop."
"The small pension was her only financial prop in retirement."
연극이나 영화 세트에서 의상이나 가구를 제외하고 사용되는 휴대 가능한 물건
A portable object other than furniture or costumes used on the set of a play or movie.
예문:
"The actor accidentally broke a valuable prop during the final scene."
"The museum displays various props used in the original sci-fi trilogy."
항공기나 선박의 추진력을 발생시키는 회전 날개 장치
An aircraft or boat propeller.
예문:
"The pilot checked the props for any signs of damage before takeoff."
"The boat's prop got tangled in some thick underwater weeds."
지탱하기 위해 무언가를 아래에 괴거나 다른 물건에 기대어 놓다
To position something underneath or against someone or something for support.
예문:
"She propped the heavy book against the lamp to read while eating."
"He propped his chin on his hand and stared out the window."
약해지거나 실패해가는 체제나 조직을 주로 자금 지원을 통해 지탱하다
To provide support to a system, organization, or person that is failing or weak, often through financial aid.
예문:
"The central bank intervened to prop up the falling currency."
"The government is trying to prop up the failing industry with massive subsidies."