fortify
verb- fortify something (against somebody/something)
to make a place more able to resist attack, especially by building high walls 筑防御工事;(尤指)筑城防御 a fortified town 设防的城镇 They fortified the area against attack. 他们加固了这个地区以防攻击。
- fortify somebody/yourself (against somebody/something)
to make somebody/yourself feel stronger, braver, etc. (在物质或精神上)加强,增强 He fortified himself against the cold with a hot drink. 他喝了一杯热饮御寒。 Although fortified by its election success, the government remains cautious in its policies. 尽管选举的成功巩固了政府的地位,但政府仍对其政策保持谨慎。
to make a feeling or an attitude stronger 增强(感觉或态度) - [usually passive]
to increase the strength or quality of food or drink by adding something to it (加入某物)强化(食品或饮料);提高(营养价值)
Word Originlate Middle English: from French fortifier, from late Latin fortificare, from Latin fortis ‘strong’.