reinforcement

reinforcement
noun
  1. [mass noun]the action or process of reinforcing or strengthening
    增援,增强
    ■the process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behaviour, especially by encouragement or reward
    (尤指通过鼓励或奖赏)加深,增进,强化
    ■[count noun](reinforcements)extra personnel sent to increase the strength of an army or similar force
    援军,增援部队;增援力量
    a small force would hold the position until reinforcements could be sent.
    一支小部队将坚守阵地直到能派出增援部队为止。
    ■the strengthening structure or material employed in reinforced concrete or plastic
    (钢筋混凝土或增强塑料)加固物,增强材料
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