| 单词 | reinforce |
| 释义 | reinforce (riːɪnfɔːʳs ) Word forms: reinforces , reinforcing , reinforced 1. verb If something reinforces a feeling, situation, or process, it makes it stronger or more intense. A stronger European Parliament would, they fear, only reinforce the power of the larger countries. [VERB noun] This sense of privilege tends to be reinforced by the outside world. [VERB noun] Synonyms: consolidate, support, increase, further 2. verb If something reinforces an idea or point of view, it provides more evidence or support for it. The delegation hopes to reinforce the idea that human rights are not purely internal matters. [VERB noun] 3. verb To reinforce an object means to make it stronger or harder. Eventually, they had to reinforce the walls with exterior beams. [VERB noun + with] Synonyms: support, strengthen, fortify, toughen reinforced adjective Its windows were made of reinforced glass. 4. verb To reinforce an army or a police force means to make it stronger by increasing its size or providing it with more weapons. To reinforce a position or place means to make it stronger by sending more soldiers or weapons. Both sides have been reinforcing their positions after yesterday's fierce fighting. [VERB noun] Troops and police have been reinforced in the city. [VERB noun] Synonyms: increase, extend, add to, strengthen Collocations: reinforce a sense The choice of the present continuous tense for much of the novel helps to reinforce a sense of stylish verisimilitude. The Times Literary Supplement Think knobbly stone walls on the outside and knobbly stone walls within - with a girdle of olive trees to reinforce the sense of privacy. Times,Sunday Times Similarly, workaholics are energised by their work and their achievements reinforce a sense of wellbeing. Times, Sunday Times His words, though softly spoken, reinforce the sense of a sport that has lost its bearings. Times, Sunday Times This can further reinforce a sense of loss of role and identity. Times, Sunday Times To reinforce the theme, the hotels have an aromatherapy system that disseminates smells appropriate to the season. Times, Sunday Times The digressions he makes from the train story reinforce his theme, and allow him to eke out his hour, but slow down the narrative. Times, Sunday Times These minor tales ultimately reinforce the theme of the major narrative. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The crucial episodes that carry the themes constantly recur in fresh contexts, fragmented, augmented, reinterpreted, varying but also reinforcing the theme, giving it more depth and breadth. Times, Sunday Times His campaign reinforced that theme with a new television ad with chilling imagery of prowling wolves in a dense forest. canada.com The report says that while health officials recognised that plain packs could reinforce the trend of customers trading down to lower-priced cigarettes, they had not analysed this risk any further. Times, Sunday Times The recent market volatility has reinforced this trend, as investors have sought refuge in the comparative safety of larger companies. Times, Sunday Times This latest step simply reinforces that trend. Times, Sunday Times Yesterday, there were a couple of developments that reinforced this trend. Times, Sunday Times Reinforcing the trend has been the long-term decline in interest rates. Times, Sunday Times Confessing all to her might ease your guilt but will just reinforce her view that you can't be trusted. The Sun And how the media loves to reinforce that view! Times, Sunday Times His idea was to reinforce the view that interest rates would remain low for a while, to help the turnaround in the economy. Times, Sunday Times Two facts reinforce the view. Outlook India Human sacrifices found in early royal tombs reinforce this view. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Much longer spans could be achieved than with conventional reinforced steel. Times, Sunday Times They cut through reinforced steel doors as the digger stopped in the driveway - among the fleet of luxury cars. The Sun So head of design has a new nursery-shaped project and there will be no more talk of reinforced steel joists. Times, Sunday Times Hot tubs don't have to be in gardens, of course: rooftop tubs are the ultimate luxury, although you might need to invest in a reinforced steel frame first. Times, Sunday Times Neck like a reinforced steel culvert. Times,Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 加强 Japanese: 強める |
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