support 
英 [səˈpɔːt]  美 [səˈpɔrt] 
n. 支撑；帮助；拥护；支援

v. 支撑；鼓励；赞成；支援；供养；证实

例句：
The prime minister gave his full support to the reforms. 

首相对改革表示全力支持。

They had failed to mobilize trade union support. 

他们没能动员工会给予支持。

Thick wooden posts supported the ceiling. 

粗木桩支撑着天花板。

He supported himself by means of a nearby post. 

他靠在旁边的柱子上。