fortify
UK ['fɔ:.tɪ.faɪ] US ['fɔ:r.tˌə-] verb transitive
■to strengthen something, especially in order to protect it （尤指为防御而）加强，增强•a fortified town设防的城镇 •They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts.他们匆忙用马车搭起路障，加强村子的防御。 •The argument had fortified her resolve to prove she was right.这番争论增强了她证明自己正确的决心。 •He fortified himself with a drink and a sandwich before driving on.继续开车之前，他喝了杯饮品吃了件三明治来增强体力。 •a fruit drink fortified with vitamin C (= with vitamin C added)添加了维他命C的果汁饮品 |