noun🔗Share枕垫，靠垫 A large cushion or pillow."My grandmother's favorite armchair had a large bolster for extra comfort. "我奶奶最喜欢的扶手椅上有一个大枕垫，坐着特别舒服。itembuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share垫子，靠垫. A pad, quilt, or anything used to hinder pressure, support part of the body, or make a bandage sit easy upon a wounded part; a compress."The nurse placed a soft bolster under Sarah's head to make her more comfortable during the nap. "护士在萨拉的头下放了一个柔软的垫子，让她午睡时更舒服。medicinebodyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share垫木，垫块 A small spacer located on top of the axle of horse-drawn wagons that gives the front wheels enough clearance to turn."The wagon maker carefully inspected the bolster on the newly repaired axle, ensuring it was properly sized for a smooth turning radius. "马车匠仔细检查了新修车轴上的垫木，确保它的尺寸合适，以便车辆能平稳转弯。vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share托梁，短柱。 A short, horizontal structural timber between a post and a beam for enlarging the bearing area of the post and/or reducing the span of the beam."The carpenter carefully placed a bolster between the wobbly porch post and the beam above to prevent the porch from sagging further. "木匠小心地在摇摇晃晃的门廊柱子和上方的梁之间放了一个托梁，以防止门廊进一步下沉。architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share枕梁，摇枕。 A beam in the middle of a railway truck, supporting the body of the car."The train car's bolster supported the heavy load of luggage. "火车车厢的摇枕支撑着沉重的行李负荷。vehiclestructuremachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share垫板 The perforated plate in a punching machine on which anything rests when being punched."The metal worker carefully placed the decorative metal piece onto the bolster of the punching machine before starting the operation. "金属工人小心地将装饰金属片放在冲床的垫板上，然后才开始操作。machinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share护手, 刀柄护套 The part of a knife blade that abuts upon the end of the handle."The chef carefully examined the bolster of the knife before using it to chop vegetables. "厨师在使用刀切菜之前，仔细检查了刀柄护手。partitemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share柄箍，柄首。 The metallic end of a pocketknife handle."The shiny bolster on my grandfather's old pocketknife showed years of polishing. "我祖父的老旧小刀，柄首那闪亮的金属柄箍，看得出已经打磨了很多年。itemutensilmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share涡卷，垫卷 The rolls forming the ends or sides of the Ionic capital."The architect pointed to the bolster of the Ionic capital, explaining how its curved form contributes to the temple's elegant appearance. "建筑师指着爱奥尼柱头上端的涡卷装饰，解释说它弯曲的造型是如何提升了这座神庙的优雅外观。architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share炮架垫木，炮尾支撑物。 A block of wood on the carriage of a siege gun, upon which the breech of the gun rests when arranged for transportation."The artillery crew carefully positioned the gun's breech onto the bolster for transport. "炮兵小心翼翼地将炮尾安放在炮架垫木上，以便运输。militaryweaponmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share支持，加强，巩固。 To brace, reinforce, secure, or support."The new teacher's enthusiasm bolstered student interest in the class. "这位新老师的热情支持并提高了学生们对这门课的兴趣。aidbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
