♣ prop up　(v.+adv.)
支持，资助help sth that is having difficulties
　He cannot always expect his sister to prop him up.　他不能总是指望他姐姐来资助他。
　The government was accused of propping up declining industries.　人们指责政府贴补日趋衰落的产业。

 ♣ prop, bolster, brace, buttress, maintain, support, sustain
参见support条。