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单词 fortify
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fortify

​verb transitive
UK /ˈfɔː(r)tɪfaɪ/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyfortify
he/she/itfortifies
present participlefortifying
past tensefortified
past participlefortified
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    to protect a place against attack by building strong walls, towers, or other structures around it
    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save
  2. 2
    to make yourself or someone else feel more determined, powerful, or full of energy

    They resumed the search, fortified by a hearty breakfast.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make someone happy or happier
    please
    excite
    hearten
  3. 3
    to make something more powerful and more likely to be successful

    The deal will help the Democrats to fortify their hold on Congress.

    Synonyms and related words
    To become, or to make something stronger
    strengthen
    bolster
    intensify
  4. 4
    ​usually passiveto add a substance to food or drink to make it stronger or healthier
    fortify something with something:

    All of our cereals are fortified with extra vitamins and minerals.

    Synonyms and related words
    Prepare food for cooking or eating
    bake
    beat
    blanch

fortify

​verb transitive
US /ˈfɔrtɪˌfaɪ/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyfortify
he/she/itfortifies
present participlefortifying
past tensefortified
past participlefortified
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    to protect a place against attack by building strong walls, towers, or other structures around it
    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save
  2. 2
    ​formalto make yourself or someone else feel more determined, powerful, or full of energy

    They resumed the search, fortified by a hearty breakfast.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make someone happy or happier
    please
    excite
    hearten
  3. 3
    ​formalto make something more powerful and more likely to be successful

    The deal will help the Democrats to fortify their hold on Congress.

    Synonyms and related words
    To become, or to make something stronger
    strengthen
    intensify
    invigorate
  4. 4
    ​usually passiveto add a substance to food or drink to make it stronger or healthier
    fortify something with something:

    All of our cereals are fortified with extra vitamins and minerals.

    Synonyms and related words
    Prepare food for cooking or eating
    bake
    beat
    blanch
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