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单词 strengthen
释义
strengthen
(streŋθən )
Word forms: strengthens , strengthening , strengthened
1. verb B2
If something strengthens a person or group or if they strengthen their position, they become more powerful and secure, or more likely to succeed.
The new constitution strengthens the government. [VERB noun]
To strengthen his position in Parliament, he held talks with the opposition. [VERB noun]
He hoped to strengthen the position of the sciences in the leading universities. [VERB noun]
2. verb B2
If something strengthens a case or argument, it supports it by providing more reasons or evidence for it.
He does not seem to be familiar with research which might have strengthened his own arguments. [VERB noun]
3. verb B2
If a currency, economy, or industry strengthens, or if something strengthens it, it increases in value or becomes more successful.
The dollar strengthened against most other currencies. [VERB]
The Government should start by strengthening the economy. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: increase in value, become stronger  
4. verb B2
If a government strengthens laws or measures or if they strengthen, they are made more severe.
I am also looking urgently at how we can strengthen the law. [VERB noun]
Community leaders want to strengthen controls at external frontiers. [VERB noun]
Because of the war, security procedures have strengthened. [VERB]
Synonyms: step up, reinforce, increase, heighten  
5. verb B2
If something strengthens you or strengthens your resolve or character, it makes you more confident and determined.
Any experience can teach and strengthen you, but particularly the more difficult ones. [VERB noun]
This merely strengthens our resolve to win the league. [VERB noun]
She began to believe that Nick would survive, and every day that came and went strengthened her conviction. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: bolster, harden, reinforce, give a boost to  
6. verb B2
If something strengthens a relationship or link, or if a relationship or link strengthens, it makes it closer and more likely to last for a long time.
It will draw you closer together, and it will strengthen the bond of your relationship. [VERB noun]
His visit is intended to strengthen ties between the two countries. [VERB noun]
In a strange way, his affair caused our relationship to strengthen. [VERB]
7. verb B2
If something strengthens an impression, feeling, or belief, or if it strengthens, it becomes greater or affects more people.
His speech strengthens the impression he is the main power in the organization. [VERB noun]
Every day of sunshine strengthens the feelings of optimism. [VERB noun]
Amy's own Republican sympathies strengthened as the days passed. [VERB]
Synonyms: heighten, intensify, reinforce  
8. verb B2
If something strengthens your body or a part of your body, it makes it healthier, often in such a way that you can move or carry heavier things.
Cycling is good exercise. It strengthens all the muscles of the body. [VERB noun]
Yoga can be used to strengthen the immune system. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: make stronger, build up, invigorate, restore  
9. verb B2
If something strengthens an object or structure, it makes it able to be treated roughly or able to support heavy weights, without being damaged or destroyed.
The builders will have to strengthen the existing joists with additional timber. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: support, brace, steel, reinforce  
10. verb
If the wind, current, or other force strengthens, it becomes faster or more powerful.
As it strengthened the wind was veering southerly. [VERB]
There was a short sharp shower followed by a strengthening breeze. [VERB-ing]
Synonyms: become stronger, pick up, intensify, heighten  
Collocations:
dollar strengthens
If the dollar strengthens against the pound, it will have a favourable effect on reported results in sterling.
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As the euro falters, the dollar strengthens.
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Carriers will face higher fuel costs as the dollar strengthens against the euro and airlines which do not hold enough cash to foot the rising bills 'will not survive'.
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That decline in exports will accelerate as the dollar strengthens against the troubled euro.
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They should do well if the dollar strengthens.
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pound strengthens
This can also work in the customer's favour when the pound strengthens.
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This way, as the pound strengthens, your euro mortgage repayments will fall in sterling terms.
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The pound strengthens and the quote rises to 1.6050/1.6053.
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If the pound strengthens during the time it takes to complete on the purchase, you will of course pay less, but many people are not prepared to take the risk.
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strengthen a joint
Struts were frequently hollow members formed by spindling out two pieces of wood and then glueing them together, usually using a tongue in groove joint to strengthen the joint.
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For instance, wooden-framed buildings often collapse after the wind blows the roof off, which can be prevented by strengthening the joints used for tying down the roof.
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The dextrose solution helped strengthen his joints.
The Sun
All the large pithoi featured circumferential bands of thicker clay strengthening the joints where sections of the pithos were lowered onto each other and fused together.
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strengthen a presence
The move was a means to strengthen his presence at this strategic point, where major roads and river routes intersected.
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Over the decade, the company acquired many business units to strengthen their presence.
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This was in order to strengthen his presence at this strategic point where major road and river routes intersected.
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They founded a committee in 1824 to strengthen their presence in the still male-dominated carnival celebrations.
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strengthen a system
Instead, spend more time thinking about how to strengthen the system to withstand their collapse.
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The report concluded that 'policymakers now face a delicate balancing act' to ensure that companies strengthen their systems for managing risk.
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The legislation puts this on a statutory basis and also strengthens the system by ensuring that drivers cannot be sent on a 'similar' course.
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strengthen a tie
Selling fewer season tickets means that more people have a chance to watch the team at some point during the year, which strengthens the tie between supporters and the club.
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In addition to strengthening the tie between romantic love and marriage, attention needs to be paid to bolstering young people's confidence in the prospects of marital success.
Christianity Today
This marriage strengthened the ties between these dynasties.
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Both are aiming at strengthening the ties between their two respective movements and also with other eurosceptic parties.
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strengthen power
It's also expected to attempt to strengthen powers for bulk interception of emails, phone calls and other communications.
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Strengthened powers for audit committees are welcome, as will be giving investors a vote on the effectiveness of those committees.
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He also set out plans to strengthen powers under which those released early can be sent back to prison, if their behaviour causes concern.
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Many of the committee's proposals to put a greater emphasis on regulation and to strengthen powers are welcome and should make registration more robust and voting less prone to fraud.
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strengthen significantly
However, the depression initially failed to strengthen significantly.
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Initially a tropical depression, it headed west-northwestward and failed to strengthen significantly.
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In them, it reported that its 'capital position has strengthened significantly'.
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The dollar has strengthened significantly in recent months amid signs that the economy was back at full strength and on the prospect of a rate rise.
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As it entered the region at the head of a cold front, the storm strengthened significantly and began producing hail, strong winds, and heavy rain.
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strengthen the back
The bridge pose will also strengthen your back, glutes and hamstrings.
The Sun
This will help you to further strengthen your back and learn how to activate your lats (essential for that much wanted pull-up).
The Sun
Repeat several times to strengthen the back of your legs and tone the calf muscles.
The Sun
Try physiotherapy, with an exercise programme to mobilise and strengthen your back and core.
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She also had to spend $45 a month on aerobics classes to help strengthen her back to take the weight of what she called her stage props.
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Translations:
Chinese: 加强
Japanese: 強くする
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