Apedia

Prop Vine Support Mid 15c Related German 8119.Prop 英

正面 8119.prop
英 [prɒp]美 [prɑp]

背面
释义:
vt. 支撑;维持n. 支柱;支持者
例句:
1. The prop shaft vibrated like mad and shook the exhaust mounting loose.支撑杆疯狂地震动,将排气管都震松了。

1. propagation => prop "vine prop, support".
prop 支撑来自中古荷兰语proppe,葡萄藤蔓支撑架,支撑,词源不详。可能来自拉丁语propago,放置,固定,来自pro-,向前,-pag,固定,词源同page,compact.
prop (v.)"to support," mid-15c., probably from prop (n.1) or a related verb in Dutch. Related: Propped; propping.prop (n.1)"support," mid-15c., from Middle Dutch proppe "vine prop, support," of unknown origin. Probably related to Old High German pfropfo, German pfropfen "to prop," perhaps from Latin propago "a set, layer of a plant" (see propagation). Irish propa, Gaelic prop are from English.prop (n.2)"object used in a play," 1898, from props (1841), shortened form of properties (which was in theatrical use from early 15c.). Props as slang shortening for proper respects (or something similar) appeared c. 1999.prop (n.3)short for propeller, 1914."

Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.

Next card: Stimulation 8120.stimulation 美 ˌstɪmjʊ'leʃn 释义 n 刺激;激励,鼓舞 例句

Previous card: Paste irresponsible 8118.irresponsible 英 ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl]美 ɪrɪ'spɑnsəbl 释义 adj

Up to card list: coca 1-20200 english word,Image and sound