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单词 strengthen
释义
strengthen
verb[IorT]
uk
/ˈstreŋ.θən/us
/ˈstreŋ.θən/
B2
to make somethingstrongeror moreeffective, or tobecomestrongeror moreeffective:
增强，加强；巩固
They have been strengtheningtheirborderdefencesinpreparationforwar.他们一直在为备战强化边防。
Hisbattleagainstcancerhas strengthened hisbeliefinGod.他同癌症的斗争坚定了他对上帝的信仰。
Theaccidentstrengthens thecaseforbettersafetymeasuresatfairgrounds.这起事故充分表明露天游乐场的安全防护需要加强。
Thebankloanhasgreatlystrengthenedourfinancialposition.银行的贷款极大地加强了我们的财力。
The organization'saimis to strengthen theculturaltiesbetweenBritainand Germany.这个机构的宗旨是加强英德两国的文化联系。
Therisein USinterestratescausedthedollarto strengthen(=increaseinvalue)againstall theAsiancurrencies.美国加息导致美元对所有亚洲货币升值。
More examples
  • Theconcreteis strengthened withsteelrods.
  • Sheshowedme someexercisesfor strengthening mylowerback.
  • We mustgraspeveryopportunityto strengtheneconomictieswith othercountries.
  • His words strengthened myresolve.
  • Theaccidentstrengthens thecaseforbettersafetymeasuresatfairgrounds.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Becoming and making stronger
  • aggrandize
  • boil up
  • bolster
  • cement
  • character-building
  • deepen
  • fortify
  • harden
  • hardening
  • invigoration
  • jell
  • reinforcement
  • restoke
  • restrengthen
  • sharpen
  • solidification
  • solidify
  • soup
  • soupsomethingup
  • wired
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Idiom

strengthensomeone'shand
(Definition ofstrengthenfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

strengthen| American Dictionary

strengthen
verb[I/T]
us
/ˈstreŋk·θən,ˈstreŋ-/

strengthenverb[I/T](BECOME EFFECTIVE)

tobecomemoreeffective, or to make something moreeffective:
[T]Somehow hisillnessstrengthenedtheirmarriageandbroughtthemclosertogether.
[T]Parents can strengthentieswiththeirchildren.

strengthenverb[I/T](BECOME POWERFUL)

tobecomemorepowerfulor moredifficulttobreak, or to make somethingstronger:
[T]If something isn’t done to strengthen therailroadbridge, it maycollapse.
[I]Thetoneof hervoicestrengthenedsuddenly.
[T]Exercise will strengthenyourlegs.
(Definition ofstrengthenfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

strengthen| Business English

strengthen
verb
uk
/ˈstreŋθən/us
[T]
to make something moreeffectiveorpowerful:
Adiscussionpaperaimingto strengthen the EU'scompetitionregimehas beencirculatedamongstcommissioners.
Research anddevelopmentexpensesamounted to €76m in the first sixmonths,reflectingthe company'sdesiretofurtherstrengthenitstechnologicalleadership.
Recenteffortshave been madeto strengthentheroleofoutsidedirectors.
strengthen your position/performance/controlMobileoperatorsneed to strengthentheircontroloverrevenueandprofit.
strengthen laws/regulations/mechanismsThe Oil Conservation Division is in theprocessoftryingto strengthenregulationsoveroilwastepits.
[IorT]FINANCE
if thefinancialpositionof acompany,economy, etc. strengthens, or if something strengthens it, itimproves:
Proceeds of thesalewill be used topayoffexistingdebtinordertostrengthen thebalancesheet.
Year-on-yearGDPgrowthcontinuedto strengthenin the firstquarter.
be strengthened (by sth)Theirmarketpositionhas been strengthened by thepurchaseoftheirmainUSrival.
[IorT]MONEY
if acurrencystrengthens, or if something strengthens it, itincreasesinvaluecomparedto othercurrencies:
Theeurostrengthened againstthedollar.
astrengtheningdollar/euro/yen, etc.
strengthen sb's hand
toimprovesomeone'schancesofsuccess:
Adealwith JFKairportwould strengthenourhandinwinningmoreoverseascontracts.
(Definition ofstrengthenfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofstrengthen

strengthen
The literature on this subject could have been strengthened by recent high-profile publications.
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This strengthens the case for work factors having a greater impact on socioeconomic inequalities in psychological distress among men.
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More generally, greater synthesis of research findings and more explicit discussion of explanatory theories and concepts would have strengthened the value of the book.
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Every centre was encouraged tostrengthenits social science research, to address particular themes and overall staff numbers.
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As the structural dimension of solidarity had not strengthened, it was not surprising that the third hypotheses also had to be rejected.
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This should rather have strengthened their original support for the tax, instead of turning them against it.
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Because this strengthening typically takes place through a reduction in credit creation, it can produce a credit crunch that exacerbates the recession.
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Since it does not, this assumption strengthens the analysis that it is not present in these persons and numbers.
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In a few places the arguments would have been strengthened by use of additional material.
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These results led to the development of several dissemination activities tostrengthenthe recommendations on the appropriateness of breast cancer screening.
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The conjugal bond has strengthened, and has weakened the traditionally strong bonds with siblings, parents and other relatives of the extended family.
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In each case, clans further penetrated formal institutions and strengthened their control of the state's economic and political resources.
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If anything, the dominion of general medical practice was strengthened.
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Some guidance about these resources would have strengthened the book, as would more guidance and encouragement about using journals.
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The interplay of strengthening and relaxation is an old theme in optimization that goes under the name of primal-dual methods.
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