to fortify
01
加强, 筑防
to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it
Transitive: to fortify a place
例子
The city decided to fortify its borders with a tall, robust wall to deter potential invaders.
该市决定用高大坚固的城墙加固其边界，以威慑潜在的入侵者。
The ancient city walls were built to fortify the settlement against invading armies.
古城墙是为了加固定居点以抵御入侵军队而建造的。
1.1
加强, 巩固
to make someone or something stronger or more powerful
Transitive: to fortify sth
例子
Drinking milk regularly can fortify your bones with essential nutrients.
定期喝牛奶可以用必需营养素强化你的骨骼。
The city decided to fortify its defenses against potential natural disasters.
该市决定加强其防御以应对潜在的自然灾害。
1.2
加强, 巩固
to strengthen the defenses of an army, group, or position
Transitive: to fortify military forces
例子
They fortified the soldiers with additional supplies before the battle.
他们在战斗前用额外的物资加固了士兵。
The troops were fortified with new armor to prepare for the upcoming conflict.
部队用新装甲加固，为即将到来的冲突做准备。
02
加强, 强化
to add spirits, such as brandy, to wine to increase its alcohol content and create port or sherry
Transitive: to fortify an alcoholic drink
例子
The winemaker decided to fortify the wine with brandy to create a richer flavor.
酿酒师决定用白兰地强化葡萄酒，以创造出更丰富的味道。
They fortify the sherry by adding extra alcohol during the fermentation process.
他们在发酵过程中通过添加额外的酒精来强化雪利酒。
2.1
强化, 增加营养
to add vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to food or beverages to increase their nutritional content
Transitive: to fortify food or drinks
例子
Many breakfast cereals are fortified with extra iron and vitamins to improve nutrition.
许多早餐谷物都强化了额外的铁和维生素以改善营养。
The milk is fortified with vitamin D to help support bone health.
牛奶强化了维生素D，以帮助支持骨骼健康。
