bolster

強化する、支える

支えを与えて、物事を強くしたり安定させたりする。

やさしい英語で： To make something stronger or more secure by giving it support.

• The praise helped bolster her confidence.
• New evidence bolstered their argument.
• The government hopes to bolster the economy.

類義語： strengthen, support, reinforce

反対語： weaken, undermine

よく使う表現： bolster confidence, bolster an argument, bolster support

抱き枕、長枕

長く、しっかりした枕。筒の形をしていることが多い。

やさしい英語で： A long, firm pillow, often shaped like a tube.

• She put a bolster on the bed.
• I rest my knees on a bolster.
• The sofa came with two matching bolsters.

類義語： long pillow

よく使う表現： bolster pillow, yoga bolster, long bolster

当て物、圧迫パッド

体への圧力を減らしたり、包帯の当たりを和らげたりする柔らかい物。

やさしい英語で： A soft pad used to reduce pressure on the body or make a bandage more comfortable.

• The nurse placed a bolster beneath the bandage.
• A soft bolster protected the injured area.
• The surgeon used small bolsters to hold the dressing in place.

類義語： pad, compress

よく使う表現： soft bolster, dressing bolster, bolster bandage

受け木

柱と梁の間に置き、重さを分散させたり支えのない区間を短くしたりする木材。

やさしい英語で： A short wooden support between a post and a beam that spreads weight or shortens the unsupported distance.

• A bolster supports the beam.
• The carpenter fitted bolsters above the posts.
• This wooden bolster spreads the load across the post.

類義語： support block

よく使う表現： timber bolster, wooden bolster, bolster beam

枕ばり

鉄道車両の台車の中央を横切り、上の車体を支える梁。

やさしい英語で： A beam across the middle of a railway wheel frame that supports the vehicle above it.

• The bolster supports the carriage.
• Engineers checked the truck bolsters for cracks.
• Springs beneath the bolster absorb movement from the track.

よく使う表現： truck bolster, bogie bolster, bolster beam