strengthen
['streŋ.θən] verb intransitive or transitive
IMPROVER
■to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective 增强，加强；巩固•They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war.他们一直在为备战而强化边防。 •His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God.他跟癌症的斗争坚定了他对上帝的信仰。 •The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds.这宗事故充分显示露天游乐场的安全防护需要加强。 •The bank loan has greatly strengthened our financial position.银行的贷款大大加强了我们的财力。 •The organization's aim is to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Germany.这个机构的宗旨是加强英德两国的文化联系。 •The rise in US interest rates caused the dollar to strengthen (= increase in value) against all the Asian currencies.美国加息导致美元对所有亚洲货币升值。
['streŋ.θən] verb intransitive or transitive
strengthen sb's hand
■to give someone more power 加强（某人）的权力•The police want tougher laws to strengthen their hand against drug traffickers.警方希望有更为严厉的法律，加强打击毒贩。 |