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strengthen

verb
/ˈstreŋkθn/
/ˈstreŋkθn/
Word Family
  • strong adjective
  • strongly adverb
  • strength noun
  • strengthen verb
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they strengthen
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he / she / it strengthens
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past simple strengthened
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past participle strengthened
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-ing form strengthening
/ˈstreŋkθənɪŋ/
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  1. [intransitive, transitive] to become more powerful or effective; to make somebody/something more powerful or effective加强;增强;巩固
    • Her position in the party has strengthened in recent weeks.最近几个星期以来,她在党内的地位有所增强。
    • strengthen somebody/something The move is clearly intended to strengthen the president's position as head of state.这一举措显然意在巩固总统作为国家元首的地位。
    • The new evidence will strengthen their case.新的证据将使他们的论据更为充分。
    • The new manager has strengthened the side by bringing in several younger players.新教练通过引进几名年轻队员加强了队伍的实力。
    Extra Examples
    • The new law is aimed at strengthening protective measures for workers.新法旨在强化对工人的保护措施。
    • The success in the election strengthened the party's position considerably.在选举中获得成功大大地巩固了该党的地位。
    • This merger will further strengthen the company and ensure its continued success.这次合并将进一步增强公司的实力,确保持续盈利。
  2. [transitive] strengthen somebody/something to become physically stronger加强;增强;巩固
    • The exercises are designed to strengthen your stomach muscles.这些活动目的在于增强你的腹部肌肉。
    • Repairs are necessary to strengthen the bridge.这座桥需要加固。
  3. [transitive, intransitive] strengthen (something) to make a feeling, an opinion or a relationship stronger; to become stronger加强;增强;巩固
    • This temporary setback merely strengthened her resolve.暂时的挫折只不过是更坚定了她的决心。
    • Their attitude only strengthened his resolve to fight on.他们的态度反而使他坚定了继续战斗的决心。
    • The experience of bereavement can strengthen family ties.丧亲之痛能够增强家人之间的感情。
    • His determination only strengthened in the face of this opposition.面对这种反对,他的决心更加坚定了。
  4. [intransitive] (of a natural force) to become stronger涌起;迸发
    • The wind had strengthened overnight.夜里,风更大了。
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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • considerably
    • enormously
    • greatly
    verb + strengthen
    • help (to)
    • serve to
    • be designed to
    preposition
    • against
    phrases
    • an attempt to strengthen something
    • an effort to strengthen something
    • be aimed at strengthening something
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  5. [intransitive, transitive] (of a country's currency or economy ) to become stronger; to make a currency or an economy stronger加强;增强;巩固
    • strengthen (against something) Yesterday the pound strengthened against the dollar.昨天,英镑对美元的汇率上升了。
    • The fall in unemployment is a sign of a strengthening economy.失业人数下降是经济走强的信号。
    • strengthen something The measures should help create jobs and strengthen the economy.这些措施应该有助于创造就业和增强经济。
    opposite weaken

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