strengthen

1. V-T If something strengthens a person or group or if they strengthen their position, they become more powerful and secure, or more likely to succeed. 加強(qiáng)

Giving the president the authority to go to war would strengthen his hand for peace. 給予總統(tǒng)發(fā)動(dòng)戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)的權(quán)利會(huì)加強(qiáng)他對(duì)于和平的掌控權(quán)。

2. V-T If something strengthens a case or argument, it supports it by providing more reasons or evidence for it. (提供更多的理由或證據(jù)) 支持

He does not seem to be familiar with research which might have strengthened his own arguments. 他對(duì)本來(lái)可使他的論證更有說(shuō)服力的研究似乎不太熟悉。

3. V-T/V-I If a currency, economy, or industry strengthens, or if something strengthens it, it increases in value or becomes more successful. 走強(qiáng)

The dollar strengthened against most other currencies. 美元與大多數(shù)其它貨幣相比升值了。

4. V-T If something strengthens you or strengthens your resolve or character, it makes you more confident and determined. 使變得堅(jiān)定

Any experience can teach and strengthen you, but particularly the more difficult ones. 任何經(jīng)歷都可以讓你學(xué)到東西，使你變得堅(jiān)定，那些更困難的經(jīng)歷尤其如此。

This merely strengthens our resolve to win the pennant. 這只不過(guò)堅(jiān)定了我們贏得錦旗的決心。

5. V-T/V-I If something strengthens a relationship or link, or if it strengthens, it makes it closer and more likely to last for a long time. 鞏固

It will draw you closer together, and it will strengthen the bond of your relationship. 它會(huì)拉近你們的距離，而且它會(huì)鞏固你們聯(lián)系的紐帶。

6. V-T/V-I If something strengthens an impression, feeling, or belief, or if it strengthens, it becomes greater or affects more people. 加深; 增強(qiáng); 他的講話加深了他是這個(gè)組織主要掌權(quán)人物的印象。

His speech strengthens the impression he is the main power in the organization. 他的講話加深了他是這個(gè)組織主要掌權(quán)人物的印象。

7. V-T If something strengthens your body or a part of your body, it makes it healthier, often in such a way that you can move or carry heavier things. 使強(qiáng)健

Cycling is good exercise. It strengthens all the muscles of the body. 騎車(chē)是好的鍛煉。它使全身肌肉變得強(qiáng)健。

8. V-T If something strengthens an object or structure, it makes it able to be treated roughly or able to support heavy weights, without being damaged or destroyed. 加固

The builders will have to strengthen the existing joists with additional timber. 建筑工人們將不得不用額外的木料加固現(xiàn)有的接合處。