fortify

fortify
[ˈfɔːtɪfʌɪ]
(-ies, -ied)
[with obj.]
  1. strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack
    筑防御工事于,设防于
    the whole town was heavily fortified.
    全城严密设防。
    [as adj. fortified]a fortified manor house.
    有防御工事的庄园宅第。
    ■strengthen or invigorate (someone) mentally or physically
    使强壮(或有精力);鼓舞
    I was fortified by the knowledge that I was in a sympathetic house.
    知道我住进了合意的房子,我感到精神倍增。
    ■[often as adj. fortified]strengthen (a drink) with alcohol
    增加酒精含量
    fortified wine.
    烈性葡萄酒,加度酒。
    ■increase the nutritive value of (food), especially with vitamins
    提高(食品)的营养价值(尤指加维生素)
派生
fortifiable
adjective
fortifier
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English: from French fortifier, from late Latin fortificare, from Latin fortis 'strong'
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