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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

strengthen ['strεŋθn]
  1. 1. vt. [+building] [ machine] 加固
  2. 2. vt. [+muscle] 使…有力
  3. 3. vt. [+economy] [ currency] [ relationship] 加强
  4. 4. vt. [+argument] 增强

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

strengthen [ˈstreŋθən]
  1. 1. vt. 加强增强强化
    This exercise will strengthen your upper body.
    这项锻炼能够强化您的上身
  2. 2. verb (使)强大,(使)坚强
    His body strengthened.
    他的体格健壮了。
  3. 3. vt. 使更健康,使更强壮

Collins English-English Dictionary

strengthen ['strεŋθən]
  1. 1. vb to make or become stronger

Examples

to strengthen one's hand
增强自己的实权
We call out for the need to strengthen democracy and to not close the path to liberty.
我们迫切需要巩固民主制度,不能关上通向自由之路。
Shared activities can also strengthen the bond between fathers and their children.
共享活动还可加强父亲和孩子们之间的亲情关系。
Regular exercise will help to strengthen the heart and improve circulation of the blood.
有规律的锻炼有助于强健心脏改善血液循环。
It may be feasible to strengthen the timber beams by inserting steel plates into slots.
用钢板插入来加强木料和横木的方法是可行的。
The fiber is a slender, tapered cell, which serves to strengthen tissue.
纤维素是一种细长的锥形细胞,其作用是强化组织。
Prayer Lord Jesus strengthen my faith and guide my steps.
祈祷主耶稣加强我的信仰,指引我行走。
The bombing was a wake-up call to strengthen domestic security.
这次炸弹袭击敲响了加强国内安全的警钟。
你们这次访问必将增强两国人民之间的友谊。
Your visit will certainly strengthen the friendship between our two peoples.

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