prop
verb [ T + adv/prep ] uk/prɒp/ us/prɑːp/ -pp-
支撑;支持
to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it
I propped my bike (up) against the wall. 我把自行车靠在墙上。
She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands. 她双手托着下巴坐在书桌旁。
This window keeps on closing - I'll have to prop it open with something. 这扇窗老是自己关上——我得用什么东西撑着让它开着。
Phrasal verb
prop something up 支撑，撑住
to lift and give support to something by putting something under it
He was sitting upright in his hospital bed, propped up by pillows. 他靠着枕头，直挺挺地坐在医院的病床上。
There were the usual bunch of drinkers propped up at (= leaning against) the bar. 有一群常客倚靠在吧台上。
支持，维持
to give support to something, especially a country or organization, so that it can continue to exist in a difficult situation
How long is the government likely to survive without the US military force there to prop it up? 没有美国的军事力量在那里支撑，那个政府还能维持多久？
prop
noun uk/prɒp/ us/prɑːp/
(IN FILM/THEATRE)
[ C usually plural ]道具
an object used by the actors performing in a play or film
The set is minimal and the only props used in the show are a table, a chair, and a glass of water. 布景极其简单，剧中所用的道具只有一张桌子、一把椅子和一杯水。
(ON AIRCRAFT/SHIP)
[ C ]螺旋桨（propeller的非正式说法）
informal for propeller
(SUPPORT)
[ C ]支撑物
an object that is used to support something by holding it up
I need some sort of a prop to keep the clothes line up. 我需要个东西撑起晾衣绳。
figurative A lot of people use cigarettes as a sort of social prop (= to make them feel more confident). 许多人吸烟是为了使自己感觉更有自信。
(also prop forward)（橄榄球队）支柱前锋（该球员体壮有力，可支持并列争球）
a player in a rugby team who is large and strong, and who supports the scrum
(RESPECT)
props[ plural ] mainly US informal 对（某人的）尊重
respect for someone
I have to give her her props for being such a great athlete. 我必须尊重她是一个杰出的运动员。