- to buttress up an argument
- подкреплять доказательство
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to buttress up an argument
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Buttress — This article is about an architectural structure. For the large tree root, see Buttress root. For slang, see buttocks. A buttress is an architectural structure built against (a counterfort) or projecting from a wall which serves to support or… … Wikipedia
buttress — but|tress1 [ˈbʌtrəs] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: boterez, from boter; BUTT2] a brick or stone structure built to support a wall buttress 2 buttress2 v [T] formal to support a system, idea, argument etc, especially by providing money … Dictionary of contemporary English
argument — noun 1 discussion ADJECTIVE ▪ bitter, heated, violent ▪ big ▪ I had a big argument with my mother this morning. ▪ little, petty … Collocations dictionary
buttress — 1 noun (C) a brick or stone structure built to support a wall 2 verb (T) to support a system, idea, argument etc, especially by providing money: The evidence seemed to buttress their argument … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
buttress — [[t]bʌ̱trəs[/t]] buttresses, buttressing, buttressed 1) N COUNT Buttresses are supports, usually made of stone or brick, that support a wall. 2) VERB To buttress an argument, system, or person means to give them support and strength. [WRITTEN] [V … English dictionary
buttress — n. & v. n. 1 a a projecting support of stone or brick etc. built against a wall. b a source of help or encouragement (she was a buttress to him in his trouble). 2 a projecting portion of a hill or mountain. v.tr. (often foll. by up) 1 support… … Useful english dictionary
buttress — verb Buttress is used with these nouns as the object: ↑argument … Collocations dictionary
architecture — /ahr ki tek cheuhr/, n. 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of… … Universalium
United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… … Universalium
Gothic Architecture — • History of the style Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Gothic Architecture Gothic Architecture † … Catholic encyclopedia
support — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Maintenance Nouns 1. (financial support) support, maintenance, upkeep, sustenance. See aid. 2. (foundation) ground, foundation, groundwork, substratum, base, basis; terra firma; purchase, grip, footing,… … English dictionary for students
