fortify 和strengthen有什么区别?
fortify 和strengthen有什么区别?
fortify
v.(动词)
for.ti.fied,for.ti.fy.ing,for.ti.fies
v.tr.(及物动词)
To make strong,as:
巩固,强化
To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications.
设防御工事,设防:以防御公事加强或防护(战略位置)
To reinforce by adding material.
增强:加材料巩固…的结构
To impart physical strength or endurance to; invigorate.
使体力增加:通过增加营养物恢复体力;使生气勃勃
To give emotional,moral or mental strength to; encourage:
鼓励:在情感、道德或精神方面增强;给…以勇气:
Prayer fortified us during our crisis.
在关键时刻祈祷使我们变得坚强
To strengthen or enrich (food,for example),as by adding vitamins.
增加营养物:加入维生素强化食物等使之更有营养
v.intr.(不及物动词)
To build fortifications.
构筑防御工事
strengthen
v.(动词)
strength.ened,strength.en.ing,strength.ens
v.tr.(及物动词)
To make strong or increase the strength of.
加强:使强壮或增加…的力量
v.intr.(不及物动词)
To become strong or stronger.
变强:使变强壮或更强壮