n. 支承结构；支持；忍受；赡养（support的复数）

n the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

n aiding the cause or policy or interests of

n something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

n a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

n documentary validation

n the financial means whereby one lives

n supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

n the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

n a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

n any device that bears the weight of another thing

n financial resources provided to make some project possible

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