bolstering

基本解释

This, too, is not an effort that the international community should play any part in bolstering.
在信中说道。 “这也不应该是国际社会努力增强的一部分。”
Routine immunization services have been strengthened by bolstering the cold chain, transport and communications systems for immunization.
通过支持免疫接种冷链系统、运输和通讯系统，加强了常规免疫接种服务。
Growth in China's jewellery market played a vital part in bolstering demand for both metals last year –and investor demand played a crucial role for price developments.
中国珠宝市场的增长，去年对支撑两种金属的需求发挥了重要作用，而且投资者需求对价格走势起到了关键作用。
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At the same time,it is bolstering the White House Internet site to respond directly to questions and concerns about the reform process.
Mr.Obama's Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs and Development,Michael Froman, says the three leaders will share ideas on bolstering the regional and global economies.
Both Secretary of State Clinton and Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki are expected to attend the Kabul conference early next week aimed at bolstering the Afghan government.

One way of bolstering the banking system would be to inject more capital into it.
ECONOMIST: The euro zone is in intensive care

If you bolster something such as someone's confidence or courage, you increase it.
If someone tries to bolster their position in a situation, they try to strengthen it.
A bolster is a firm pillow shaped like a long tube which is sometimes put across a bed instead of pillows, or under the ordinary pillows.