reinforce

reinforce
verb
  1. [with obj.]strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material
    加强，加固（物体，物质）
    the helmet has been reinforced with a double layer of cork.
    这种头盔用双层软木加固。
    ■strengthen (an existing feeling, idea, or habit)
    （感情，看法，习惯）增进，加深
    various actions of the leaders so reinforced fears and suspicions that war became unavoidable.
    领导人的种种行动大大加深了人们对战争再也无法避免的恐惧和怀疑。
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reinforcer
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English: from French renforcer, influenced by inforce, an obsolete spelling of enforce; the sense of providing military support is probably from Italian rinforzare
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