fortify

fortify

英 ['fɔːtɪfaɪ]
　　美 ['fɔrtɪfaɪ]

vt. 加強；增強；（酒）的酒精含量；設防於
　　vi. 築防禦工事

中文詞源：

fortify 加強

來自fort, 堅固，堅強，堡壘。

例句：

1. This country will fortify the coastal areas.
該國將加強沿海地區的防禦.

2. His declared agenda is to raise standards in schools, fortify parent power and decentralise control.
他公佈的計劃旨在提高學校辦學標準，加強傢長權力，分散管理。

3. They will be laying on liquid refreshment to fortify brides-to-be for the shopping extravaganza ahead.
他們將為準新娘們準備些酒，好讓她們接下來有充沛精力瘋狂購物。

4. Would you care for some tea, or even a light meal, to fortify yourself before your adventure?
你要不要喝點兒茶，或吃點兒便餐，好在冒險之前增加一點兒體力？

5. Would I be willing to call on them to fortify their morale?
我是否願意去看看他們,給他們打打氣?