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fortifying

/fawr-tuh-fahy/US // ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ //UK // (ˈfɔːtɪˌfaɪ) //

强化,强化的,设防,筑牢

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
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    for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing.

    • : to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
    • : to furnish with a means of resisting force or standing strain or wear: to fortify cotton with nylon.
    • : to make strong; impart strength or vigor to: to fortify oneself with a good breakfast.
    • : to increase the effectiveness of, as by additional ingredients: to fortify a diet with vitamins; to fortify a lotion with lanolin.
    • : to strengthen mentally or morally: to be fortified by religious faith.
    • : to confirm or corroborate: to fortify an accusation with facts.
    • : Nutrition. to add one or more ingredients to to increase its nutritional content.
    • : to add alcohol to.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing.

    • : to set up defensive works; erect fortifications.

Synonyms & Antonyms

verbencourage, reassure
Forms: fortified, fortifies

Examples

  • But, in terms of our ability to fortify against those impending risks, it’s a system that’s not very adaptable to climate change.

  • After your paddle, stroll over to the Jordan Pond House, where you can soak up the view once more, this time while fortifying yourself on creamy lobster stew and popovers.

  • He thought they were safe, that the Capitol doors and windows were fortified to withstand blows and bullets.

  • In the United States, it’s best known, and well-loved, as a soup of greens, tiny pasta and meatballs, flavorful and fortifying.

  • Some formulas are already fortified with proteins and carbohydrates derived synthetically or from cow’s milk.

  • Does Israel offer up any facts to fortify his incendiary charge?

  • The freedom that comes with not having to seek votes can sometimes fortify the spine.

  • And volunteers are working around the clock at Fort Tilden beach in the Rockaways to fortify sand dunes.

  • She says she got involved volunteering not only to clean up the beach but to help fortify it.

  • So Romney reversed course again, vowing “to fortify his communications and messaging team by adding seasoned operatives.”

  • Young Richard, never loath to fortify himself, proved amenable enough to the stiffly laced Canary that his friend set before him.

  • That is the most trying part of the day, even for those who have managed to fortify themselves with a good meal.

  • Gage began to fortify Boston Neck and brought in some guns which might otherwise have been seized by the people.

  • She saw not this glorious vision, to inspire and fortify her against the possible decay or downfall of her power.

  • He had exhausted and stripped himself in constructing and completing it; he could neither fortify nor add to it.