strengthen
strengthen
英[ˈstreŋθn]美[ˈstreŋθn]
v.巩固，支持，壮大，加强，使坚定，增强；
第三人称单数：strengthens;
过去式：strengthened;
过去分词：strengthened;
现在分词：strengthening;
例句
Having suffered grievously from biological weapons attacks in the past, China supports work that helps comprehensively to strengthen the effectiveness of the convention. It has actively participated in the work of drawing up a Protocol of the Ad Hoc Group中国在历史上也曾深受生物武器之害。中国支持全面加强《禁止生物武器公约》有效性的工作，积极参加了于1994年设立的公约缔约国特设工作组有关制定《公约》议定书的工作，并为议定书的谈判取得进展作出了贡献。
Even then, the magical pause can strengthen the punchline.即使这样, 有魔力的停顿依然可以增强笑点.
This will strengthen our scientific and technological base, and will facilitate the commercialisation of medicinal products.这会有助巩固我们的科技基础, 促进中药商品化.
Regulation hormone, diuretic, detoxification and strengthen the circulatory system.调节荷尔蒙, 利尿, 排*,强化循环系统.
Xiulian: The feelings one represses just strengthen.秀莲: 压抑只会让感情更强烈.
Try to strengthen this energy field by visualizing the ball growing stronger.通过想象能量球变得更强壮设法加强这能量场.
Beside from rich milk protein, extra green tea powder will strengthen deodorizes function.从幼犬～老犬都可以使用,除了牛乳中的蛋白质并加绿茶粉更具有除臭的功能.
The active revitalising ingredient helps the skin strengthen its energy reserves.活性活肤成份帮助肌肤提升能量储备.
Stones whet a sword, difficulties strengthen willpower.石头是刀的朋友, 障碍是意志的朋友.
Its key is to strengthen a leadership, take pedagogic mind.其关键是加强领导, 进教师的头脑.
英语六级真题
At a time when young beauty shoppers are often turning to Sephora or Ulta instead of department store beauty counters, Macy's hopes Bluemercury will help strengthen its position in the category.
出自-2017年6月阅读原文That could be another explanation for why companies seem to be strengthening their talk of the practicality of their devices.
出自-2016年12月阅读原文Generous parental leave policies and readily available part-time options have unintended consequences:instead of strengthening women's attachment to the workplace,they appear to weaken it.
出自-2014年6月阅读原文Ask the administration or the Republicans or most academics why America needs more manufacturing, and they respond that manufacturing gives birth to innovation, brings down the trade deficit, strengthens the dollar, generates jobs, arms the military and brings about a recovery from recession.
出自-2013年6月阅读原文In the America of our own time, the great educational challenge has become an effort to strengthen the teaching of what is now known as the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math).
出自-2010年12月阅读原文Moreover they site several advantages: alleviation of school overcrowding, strengthen family relationships, lower dropout rates, the facts that students are allowed to learn at their own rate, increased motivation, higher standardized test scores, and reduced discipline problems.
出自-2013年12月听力原文Additional protein was found to help strengthen the muscles of overweight seniors seeking weight loss.
2019年12月六级真题（第二套）阅读 Section BEgo aside, a third advantage is that the emotional neutrality of indifferent relationships has been found to enhance critical evaluation, to strengthen one's focus on task resolution, and to gain greater access to valuable information.
2019年6月六级真题（第三套）阅读 Section C柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
VERB
巩固(地位);增强，加强(实力)
If something strengthens a person or group or if they strengthen their position, they become more powerful and secure, or more likely to succeed.
例句
...the new constitution, which strengthens the government and enables it to balance and check the powers of parliament and president...巩固了*府的地位并使其能够制衡国会和总统权力的新宪法To strengthen his position in Parliament, he held talks with leaders of the Peasant Party...为巩固其在国会中的地位，他曾与农民*的领导人进行多次会谈。VERB
支持，强化(论点或论据);使更有说服力
If something strengthens a case or argument, it supports it by providing more reasons or evidence for it.
例句
He does not seem to be familiar with research which might have strengthened his own arguments.他对那些本可以为他的观点提供佐证的研究似乎并不熟悉。V-ERG
(使)(经济、工业)坚挺，壮大;(使)(货币)升值
If a currency, economy, or industry strengthens, or if something strengthens it, it increases in value or becomes more successful.
例句
The dollar strengthened against most other currencies...美元相对大多数其他货币都升值了。If the Government wants to save the Pound it should start by strengthening the British economy.如果*府想让英镑保值，那么首先就应该加强英国的经济。V-ERG
加强，加大(法律、措施)的力度;(使)变得更严格
If a government strengthens laws or measures or if they strengthen, they are made more severe.
例句
I am also looking urgently at how we can strengthen the law...我也在急切地关注我们该如何加强法制。Community leaders want to strengthen controls at external frontiers...社区领导想要加强对小区外围的管理。VERB
增强(决心或毅力);使更具信心;使更加坚定
If something strengthens you or strengthens your resolve or character, it makes you more confident and determined.
例句
Any experience can teach and strengthen you, but particularly the more difficult ones...任何经历都能使你从中受益并让你变得坚强，而那些比较艰难的经历尤其如此。This merely strengthens our resolve to win the league...这只会更加坚定我们赢得联赛的决心。V-ERG
增进(关系或联系);(使)变得更紧密
If something strengthens a relationship or link, or if a relationship or link strengthens, it makes it closer and more likely to last for a long time.
例句
It will draw you closer together, and it will strengthen the bond of your relationship...这将使你们走得更近，并将增进你们之间的关系。His visit is intended to strengthen ties between the two countries...他此次访问旨在增进两国间的关系。V-ERG
加强，加深(印象、感情、信念);(使)变得比较深刻;(使)坚定
If something strengthens an impression, feeling, or belief, or if it strengthens, it becomes greater or affects more people.
例句
His speech strengthens the impression he is the main power in the organization...他的演讲让人更加确信他才是该组织的主心骨。Every day of sunshine strengthens the feelings of optimism...每天晒太阳让人心情更加开朗。VERB
增强(体质);使强健
If something strengthens your body or a part of your body, it makes it healthier, often in such a way that you can move or carry heavier things.
例句
Cycling is good exercise. It strengthens all the muscles of the body...骑自行车是一项不错的锻炼方式。它能使身体各部分的肌肉更强健。Yoga can be used to strengthen the immune system.瑜伽能增强人体免疫系统。VERB
加强，加固(物体或结构)
If something strengthens an object or structure, it makes it able to be treated roughly or able to support heavy weights, without being damaged or destroyed.
例句
The builders will have to strengthen the existing joists with additional timber.施工人员将不得不另外用木料加固现有的托梁。VERB
(风、水流等)增大，增强
If the wind, current, or other force strengthens, it becomes faster or more powerful.
例句
As it strengthened the wind was veering southerly...风越刮越大，逐渐转为南风。There was a short sharp shower followed by a strengthening breeze.一场短时强阵雨后风势渐长。英汉词典释义
vt. & vi.
加强, 巩固
The wind strengthened during the night.夜里风刮得更大了。They strengthened the city walls.他们加固了城墙。英英词典释义
Verb
1. make strong or stronger;
"This exercise will strengthen your upper body""strenghten the relations between the two countries"2. gain strength;
"His body strengthened"3. give a healthy elasticity to;
"Let's tone our muscles"行业词典
法律： 健全；强化；
