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VERB
筑防于;设要塞于;加固
To fortify a place means to make it stronger and more difficult to attack, often by building a wall or ditch round it.
例句
...British soldiers working to fortify an airbase in Bahrain.
在巴林一空军基地筑防的英国士兵
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VERB
强化(食品或饮料);使营养价值提高
If food or drink is fortified, another substance is added to it to make it healthier or stronger.
例句
It has also been fortified with vitamin C...
它还添加了维生素 C。
All sherry is made from wine fortified with brandy.
所有的雪利酒都是在葡萄酒中加入白兰地勾兑成的。
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VERB
使振作;坚定…的信心;使补充体力
If you are fortified by something such as food, drink, or an idea, it makes you feel more cheerful, determined, or energetic.
例句
The volunteers were fortified by their patriotic belief...
爱国信念更加坚定了志愿者们的信心。
They will be laying on liquid refreshment to fortify brides-to-be for the shopping extravaganza ahead...
他们将为准新娘们准备些酒,好让她们接下来有充沛精力疯狂购物。
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VERB
使强化;使更接近成功
To fortify something means to make it more powerful and more likely to succeed.
例句
His declared agenda is to raise standards in schools, fortify parent power and decentralise control.
他公布的计划旨在提高学校办学标准,加强家长权力,分散管理。