strengthen
美音:[´streŋθən
]
英音:[´streŋθən
]
v.加强,巩固
难易程度:
strengthen为高中词汇
词频:2817
词形变化:
名词:strengthener 动词过去式:strengthened 过去分词:strengthened 现在分词:strengthening 第三人称单数:strengthens
词根
-en 加上形容词、名词，表“使成～”
近义词, 同义词
increase augment add to enlarge dilate expand grow wax get ahead gain strength advance run up rise ascend sprout aggrandize raise exalt deepen heighten strengthen intensify enhance magnify redouble aggravate exaggerate exasperate exacerbate add fuel to the fire add spread dispersebe powerful gain power lie in one's power be in one's power can be able give power confer power exercise power empower enable invest endue endow arm strengthen fortify reinforce compel activate
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strengthen
/'streŋθn; `strɛŋθən/
v [I, Tn] (cause sth/sb to) become stronger （使某物[某人]）更强
*The currentstrengthened as we moved down the river. 我们顺流而下时, 水流更急了.
* a special shampoo to strengthen your hair 能保养头发的一种特效洗发剂
* strengthen a garrison with extra troops 增派部队以加强驻地的兵力
* This latest development has further strengthened my determination to leave. 最近事态的发展更增强了我离开的决心.
v [I, Tn] (cause sth/sb to) become stronger （使某物[某人]）更强
*The currentstrengthened as we moved down the river. 我们顺流而下时, 水流更急了.
* a special shampoo to strengthen your hair 能保养头发的一种特效洗发剂
* strengthen a garrison with extra troops 增派部队以加强驻地的兵力
* This latest development has further strengthened my determination to leave. 最近事态的发展更增强了我离开的决心.
strengthen
v
1【feeling/belief/relationship】
2【team/army etc】
3【financial situation】
4【money】
5【body/structure】
6【proof/reason】
7【wind/current】
【FEELING/BELIEF/RELATIONSHIP】 [I and T]
to become stronger or make something stronger
≠ weaken
Our friendship has steadily strengthened over the years.
Steve's opposition only strengthened her resolve to go ahead.
strengthen sth's ties/bonds/links etc
The university hopes to strengthen its ties with the local community.
The company plans to strengthen its hand (=make itself more powerful) in Europe by opening an office in Spain.
【TEAM/ARMY ETC】 [T]
to make an organization, army etc more powerful, especially by increasing the number or quality of the people in it
≠ weaken
The team has been strengthened by the arrival of two new players.
【FINANCIAL SITUATION】 [T]
if the financial situation of a country or company strengthens or is strengthened, it improves or is made to improve
≠ weaken
measures to strengthen the economy
【MONEY】 [I and T]
to increase in value, or to increase the value of money
≠ weaken
The pound has strengthened against other currencies.
【BODY/STRUCTURE】 [T]
to make something such as your body or a building stronger
≠ weaken
Metal supports were added to strengthen the outer walls.
【PROOF/REASON】 [T]
to help prove something
Fresh evidence has greatly strengthened the case against him.
【WIND/CURRENT】 [I]
to increase in force
The wind had strengthened during the night.
1【feeling/belief/relationship】
2【team/army etc】
3【financial situation】
4【money】
5【body/structure】
6【proof/reason】
7【wind/current】
【FEELING/BELIEF/RELATIONSHIP】 [I and T]
to become stronger or make something stronger
≠ weaken
Our friendship has steadily strengthened over the years.
Steve's opposition only strengthened her resolve to go ahead.
strengthen sth's ties/bonds/links etc
The university hopes to strengthen its ties with the local community.
The company plans to strengthen its hand (=make itself more powerful) in Europe by opening an office in Spain.
【TEAM/ARMY ETC】 [T]
to make an organization, army etc more powerful, especially by increasing the number or quality of the people in it
≠ weaken
The team has been strengthened by the arrival of two new players.
【FINANCIAL SITUATION】 [T]
if the financial situation of a country or company strengthens or is strengthened, it improves or is made to improve
≠ weaken
measures to strengthen the economy
【MONEY】 [I and T]
to increase in value, or to increase the value of money
≠ weaken
The pound has strengthened against other currencies.
【BODY/STRUCTURE】 [T]
to make something such as your body or a building stronger
≠ weaken
Metal supports were added to strengthen the outer walls.
【PROOF/REASON】 [T]
to help prove something
Fresh evidence has greatly strengthened the case against him.
【WIND/CURRENT】 [I]
to increase in force
The wind had strengthened during the night.
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