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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

fortify

英  [ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词

  • fortifies , fortifying , fortified

    1. [T 及物动词] （常通过筑墙、挖沟等）巩固（某地） , 筑防于

    To fortify a place means to make it stronger and more difficult to attack, often by building a wall or ditch round it.

    双语例句

    例：

    soldiers working to fortify an airbase in Bahrain.

    在巴林一空军基地筑防的士兵。

    2. [T 及物动词] （通过添加另一种物质而）强化（食品或饮料）

    If food or drink is fortified, another substance is added to it to make it healthier or stronger.

    双语例句

    例：

    Choose margarine or butter fortified with vitamin D.

    选择人造黄油或是添加了维生素D的黄油。

    例：

    All sherry is made from wine fortified with brandy.

    雪利酒都是在葡萄酒中掺入白兰地勾兑而成。

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