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  • Derivative : n  strengthener
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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 [ 'strεŋθən] [streŋθən]
  1. 1. vt. (使)坚强有力),加强;(使)变坚固巩固;(使)坚挺
  2. 2. vi. (使)坚强有力),加强;(使)变坚固巩固;(使)坚挺

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 hand
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。 path
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.
加固堤防
strengthen the dykes 堤防
加强防御力量
strengthen defence capabilities 防御
搞好团结
strengthen unity 搞好
固堤
strengthen the dyke
加强企业管理
strengthen the management (or administration) of enterprises 管理
巩固国防
strengthen the national defence 国防
加强行业管理。
Strengthen the trade management. 加强

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