to prop
01
支える, 立て掛ける
to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure
Transitive: to prop sth somewhere
例
The construction workers frequently prop wooden boards against the walls to support the scaffolding.
建設作業員は、足場を支えるために頻繁に木の板を壁に立てかけます。
As the sun set, the photographer creatively propped the camera on a rock to capture the perfect shot.
太陽が沈むにつれて、写真家は完璧なショットを捉えるためにカメラを岩の上に創造的に立てかけました。
Prop
01
支え, 支柱
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
02
プロペラ, 推進器
a propeller that rotates to push against air
03
小道具, 舞台道具
any object used by actors in the performance of a movie or play
例
The actor picked up a prop sword for the battle scene.
俳優は戦闘シーンのために小道具の剣を拾いました。
The stage was filled with various props, including books and lanterns.
舞台には本やランタンを含む様々な小道具が並んでいた。
04
支柱, フォワード
(rugby) a forward player who supports the scrum and is responsible for providing power and stability
例
They relied on their prop to dominate in the scrum.
彼らはスクラムで優位に立つためにプロップに頼った。
As a prop, his strength was crucial during the set pieces.
プロップとして、セットピースの際の彼の力は決定的でした。
