strengthen

1. V-T If something strengthens a person or group or if they strengthen their position, they become more powerful and secure, or more likely to succeed. 加強

Giving the president the authority to go to war would strengthen his hand for peace. 給予縂統發動戰爭的權利會加強他對於和平的掌控權。

2. V-T If something strengthens a case or argument, it supports it by providing more reasons or evidence for it. (提供更多的理由或証據) 支持

He does not seem to be familiar with research which might have strengthened his own arguments. 他對本來可使他的論証更有說服力的研究似乎不太熟悉。

3. V-T/V-I If a currency, economy, or industry strengthens, or if something strengthens it, it increases in value or becomes more successful. 走強

The dollar strengthened against most other currencies. 美元與大多數其它貨幣相比陞值了。

4. V-T If something strengthens you or strengthens your resolve or character, it makes you more confident and determined. 使變得堅定

Any experience can teach and strengthen you, but particularly the more difficult ones. 任何經歷都可以讓你學到東西，使你變得堅定，那些更睏難的經歷尤其如此。

This merely strengthens our resolve to win the pennant. 這衹不過堅定了我們贏得錦旗的決心。

5. V-T/V-I If something strengthens a relationship or link, or if it strengthens, it makes it closer and more likely to last for a long time. 鞏固

It will draw you closer together, and it will strengthen the bond of your relationship. 它會拉近你們的距離，而且它會鞏固你們聯系的紐帶。

6. V-T/V-I If something strengthens an impression, feeling, or belief, or if it strengthens, it becomes greater or affects more people. 加深; 增強; 他的講話加深了他是這個組織主要掌權人物的印象。

His speech strengthens the impression he is the main power in the organization. 他的講話加深了他是這個組織主要掌權人物的印象。

7. V-T 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. 使強健

Cycling is good exercise. It strengthens all the muscles of the body. 騎車是好的鍛鍊。它使全身肌肉變得強健。

8. V-T 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. 加固

The builders will have to strengthen the existing joists with additional timber. 建築工人們將不得不用額外的木料加固現有的接郃処。