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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