bolster: v, 支える≒support

【名】 長枕

【他動】
長枕で～を支える
支持する、増強する、強化する、強める、改善する、鼓舞する

・He bolstered his courage with whiskey. : 彼はウイスキーで自分の勇気を鼓舞した。
・bolster a country's economic growth and competitiveness

bol·ster Audio Help [bohl-ster]

–noun
1. a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.

verb
9. to support with or as with a pillow or cushion.
10. to add to, support, or uphold (sometimes fol. by up):
- They bolstered their morale by singing.
- He bolstered up his claim with new evidence.


Some prominent backers of Obama are concerned that if the Democratic race drags on too long, it will bolster Republican John McCain in the November election and widen divisions within the party between Obama's supporters and those of Clinton.