[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