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fortification

UK //ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//US //ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'fortificatio',由 'fortis'(意为'强壮的')和 'facere'(意为'制作')组合而成,最初指军事防御工事。

noun

❶ 指为防御敌人攻击而建造的军事防御工事,如城墙、堡垒等,通常用于保护重要地点或城市。

“The ancient city was surrounded by massive fortifications.”

(这座古城被巨大的防御工事所环绕。)

“They built fortifications along the border to protect against invasions.”

(他们在边境沿线建造防御工事以防入侵。)

❶ 指通过添加营养物质强化食品的过程,以提高其营养价值,如维生素强化面粉。

“The fortification of milk with vitamin D helps prevent deficiencies.”

(牛奶中添加维生素D有助于预防营养缺乏。)

“Many cereals undergo fortification with iron and other minerals.”

(许多谷物会添加铁和其他矿物质进行强化。)

同义词:defense, strengthening, reinforcement, protection, bulwark

常见短语

fortification works — 指具体的防御工事建设项目,通常用于军事或历史语境中。

“The fortification works took several years to complete.”

(防御工事建设花了数年时间才完成。)

food fortification — 指在食品中添加营养素的工艺,目的是改善公众健康。

“Food fortification programs have significantly reduced malnutrition.”

(食品强化计划显著减少了营养不良问题。)