to prop
01
支撑, 倚靠
to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure
Transitive: to prop sth somewhere
例子
The construction workers frequently prop wooden boards against the walls to support the scaffolding.
建筑工人经常将木板倚靠在墙上以支撑脚手架。
As the sun set, the photographer creatively propped the camera on a rock to capture the perfect shot.
随着太阳落山，摄影师创造性地将相机支撑在岩石上以捕捉完美的镜头。
Prop
01
支撑物, 支柱
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
02
螺旋桨, 推进器
a propeller that rotates to push against air
03
道具, 舞台道具
any object used by actors in the performance of a movie or play
例子
The actor picked up a prop sword for the battle scene.
演员为战斗场景拿起了一把道具剑。
The stage was filled with various props, including books and lanterns.
舞台上摆满了各种道具，包括书籍和灯笼。
04
支柱, 前锋
(rugby) a forward player who supports the scrum and is responsible for providing power and stability
例子
They relied on their prop to dominate in the scrum.
他们依靠他们的支柱在争球中占据优势。
As a prop, his strength was crucial during the set pieces.
作为支柱前锋，他的力量在定位球时至关重要。
