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bolster

/ˈbəʊlstə/ /ˈboʊlstɚ/

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noun

枕垫，靠垫

A large cushion or pillow.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

枕梁，摇枕。

A beam in the middle of a railway truck, supporting the body of the car.

Examples :

"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。

vehicle structure machine

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noun

垫板

The perforated plate in a punching machine on which anything rests when being punched.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

护手, 刀柄护套

The part of a knife blade that abuts upon the end of the handle.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

柄箍，柄首。

The metallic end of a pocketknife handle.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

涡卷，垫卷

The rolls forming the ends or sides of the Ionic capital.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

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verb

支持，加强，巩固。

To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.

Examples :

"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。

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