a. 次要的；支持的；辅助性的

n the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

v give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

v support materially or financially

v be behind; approve of

v be the physical support of; carry the weight of

v establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

v adopt as a belief

v support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

v argue or speak in defense of

v play a subordinate role to (another performer)

v be a regular customer or client of

v put up with something or somebody unpleasant

s furnishing support and encouragement

s capable of bearing a structural load