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
语法信息
形态构成
派生
动作动词
规则
现在时
fortify
第三人称单数
fortifies
现在分词
fortifying
一般过去时
fortified
过去分词
fortified
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
