strengthen
verb [ I or T ] uk/ˈstreŋ.θən/ us/ˈstreŋ.θən/
B2 增强，加强；巩固
to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective
They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war. 他们一直在为备战强化边防。
His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God. 他同癌症的斗争坚定了他对上帝的信仰。
The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds. 这起事故充分表明露天游乐场的安全防护需要加强。
The bank loan has greatly strengthened our financial position. 银行的贷款极大地加强了我们的财力。
The organization's aim is to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Germany. 这个机构的宗旨是加强英德两国的文化联系。
The rise in US interest rates caused the dollar to strengthen (= increase in value) against all the Asian currencies. 美国加息导致美元对所有亚洲货币升值。
- More examples
- The concrete is strengthened with steel rods.
- She showed me some exercises for strengthening my lower back.
- We must grasp every opportunity to strengthen economic ties with other countries.
- His words strengthened my resolve.
- The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds.
Idiom
strengthen someone's handidiom 加强（某人）的权力
to give someone more power
The police want tougher laws to strengthen their hand against drug traffickers. 警方希望出台更为严厉的法律，加强他们打击毒贩的力度。