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reinforcements

UK /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənts/US /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/

词源

源自法语 'renforcer'(加强),由 're-'(再次)和 'enforcer'(加强)组成,后演变为英语 'reinforce',加上后缀 '-ments' 表示复数形式。

noun

❶ 指增援部队或人员,用于加强现有力量或补充损失。常用于军事或需要支持的场景中。

“The general called for reinforcements to hold the front line.”

(将军请求增援部队以守住前线。)

“Reinforcements arrived just in time to turn the tide of the battle.”

(增援部队及时赶到,扭转了战局。)

❶ 指用于加固或增强某物的材料或结构,使其更坚固耐用。常用于建筑或工程领域。

“The bridge required steel reinforcements to support the increased traffic.”

(这座桥需要钢筋加固以承受增加的交通量。)

“Concrete reinforcements are essential for earthquake-resistant buildings.”

(混凝土加固对于抗震建筑至关重要。)

同义词:backup, support, strengthening

常见短语

call for reinforcements — 请求增援,通常用于军事或紧急情况下需要额外支持时。

“The captain called for reinforcements when the enemy attacked.”

(当敌人进攻时,队长请求了增援。)

send in reinforcements — 派出增援人员或物资,通常用于加强现有力量或应对紧急情况。

“The commander decided to send in reinforcements to secure the area.”

(指挥官决定派出增援部队以确保该地区的安全。)