strengthen

['streŋθən]

v.加强, 变坚固

vt.

加强; 增强; 巩固

It is a systematic attempt to strengthen our competitive ability.

那是为增强我们的竞争能力而作的有计划的努力。

vi.

变强大; 变坚挺

词形变化

名词: strengthener | 动词过去式: strengthened | 动词过去分词: strengthened | 动词现在分词: strengthening | 动词第三人称单数: strengthens |

词义辨析

同义:

v.加强, 修复, 使强壮, 使坚固, 支持

fortify  renew  restore  reinforce  energize  vitalize  invigorate  nourish  build up  brace  harden  prop up  shore up  beef up  bolster  buttress  temper  steel  intensify  heighten

v.证实

substantiate  back up  authenticate  validate  confirm

v.加重, 夸大, 加快

heighten  exaggerate  give a boost to  step up

v.恢复, 治愈

gain strength  grow stronger  recuperate  recover  improve  revive  perk up  come around  rally  convalesce  get well  mend  heal  

同义参见:

accentuate  deepen  unite  highlight  aggrandize  consolidate  shoulder  concentrate  relieve  lace  

反义:

vt.vi.加强; 激励

weaken  

反义参见:

abate  

英英释义

动词 strengthen:

make strong or stronger

同义词：beef up, fortify

gain strength

give a healthy elasticity to

同义词：tone, tone up

补充

strengthenstrengthen英:[ˈstreŋθn] 美:[ˈstrɛŋkθən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn-]vt. & vi.1.加强, 巩固The wind strengthened during the night.夜里风刮得更大了。They strengthened the city walls.他们加固了城墙。

例句

1. To strengthen his position in Parliament, he held talks with leaders of other parties.为巩固其在国会中的地位, 他曾与其他政党的领导人进行多次会谈。 2. the new constitution, which strengthens the government and enables it to balance and check the powers of parliament and president巩固了政府的地位并使其能够制衡国会和总统权力的新宪法 3. He does not seem to be familiar with research which might have strengthened his own arguments.他对那些本可以为其观点提供佐证的研究似乎并不熟悉。 4. High interest rates have strengthened the dollar.高利率使美元升值。 5. If the Government wants to save the Pound it should start by strengthening the British economy.如果政府想挽救英镑, 就应该首先加强英国的经济。 6. I am also looking urgently at how we can strengthen the law.我也在急切地关注我们该如何加强法制。 7. Community leaders want to strengthen controls at external frontiers.社区领导想要加强对小区外围的管理。 8. This merely strengthens our resolve to win the league.这只会更加坚定我们赢得联赛的决心。 9. Any experience can teach and strengthen you, but particularly the more difficult ones.任何经历都能使你从中受益并让你变得坚强, 而那些比较艰难的经历更是如此。 10. It will draw you closer together, and it will strengthen the bond of your relationship.这将使你们走得更近, 并使你们之间的关系更加紧密。 11. His visit is intended to strengthen ties between the two countries.他此次访问旨在增进两国间的关系。 12. Cycling is good exercise. It strengthens all the muscles of the body.骑自行车是一项很好的锻炼方式。它能使身体各部分肌肉更加强健。 13. Yoga can be used to strengthen the immune system.瑜伽能增强人体免疫系统。 14. His speech strengthens the impression he is the main power in the organization.他的演讲让人更加确信他才是该组织的主心骨。 15. Every day of sunshine strengthens the feelings of optimism.每天晒太阳能让人心情更加开朗。 16. The builders will have to strengthen the existing joists with additional timber.施工人员将不得不另外用木料加固现有的托梁。 17. the key players he needs to strengthen his side for next season他为了增强下一赛季队伍的实力而需要买入的核心队员 18. The dollar strengthened against most other currencies.美元相对大多数其他货币都升值了。 19. Because of the war, security procedures have strengthened.由于战争, 安保程序变得更加严格。 20. In a strange way, his affair caused our relationship to strengthen.奇怪的是, 他的婚外恋倒使得我们之间的关系更加紧密了。 21. Amy's own Republican sympathies strengthened as the days passed.埃米个人对共和党的认同感与日俱增。 22. As it strengthened the wind was veering southerly.风越刮越大, 逐渐转为南风。 23. He believes the firm support of domestic opinion will strengthen his hand at the UN.他认为国内舆论的坚定支持会使得他在联合国的地位更加巩固。 24. We all agreed on a treaty to strengthen the cooperation between our two parties.我们就双方的合作事宜签订了协议。 25. to strengthen one's courage鼓舞某人，让某人鼓起勇气 26. You're too weak;you'd better strengthen with rich food.你的身体太虚弱了，你得补养补养。 27. The rain isn't strengthening, is it?雨下得不那么大了吧? 28. Our stocks still strengthen.我们的股票一直十分坚挺。 29. [with obj.]he advises an application of fluoride to strengthen the teeth.他建议使用氟化物来强固牙齿。 30. [no obj.]the wind won't strengthen until after dark.风在天黑后才会变强。 31. These exercises will strengthen your stomach muscles.这些锻炼会强健腹肌。 32. He takes herbs to strengthen his immune system.他吃草药来增强免疫力。 33. The development of new electronic products has strengthened the company's position as the leader in digital technology.新型电子产品的开发巩固了这家公司在数码技术领域的领导地位。 34. Holidays often serve to strengthen bonds between family members.节假日往往能增强家庭成员之间的联系。 35. Their financial situation strengthened her determination to find a new career.他们的财务状况加强了她找份新工作的决心。 36. The team has been strengthened by the addition of several new players.几位新队员的加盟增强了这支队的实力。 37. The winds are expected to strengthen.预计风力会增强。 38. The storm is continuing to strengthen [=to become more powerful] as it approaches land.暴风雨越靠近陆地越猛烈。 39. Her determination has strengthened.她的决心更坚定了。 40. The economy is slowly strengthening.经济正在缓慢增长。 41. The Canadian dollar is strengthening against the U.S. dollar.加拿大元兑美元的汇率正在持续上升。 42. The trade restrictions will strengthen the pound.贸易限制会使英镑升值。