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源自中古英语 'strengthen',由 'strength'(力量)加后缀 '-en'(使…)构成,表示“使有力量”。
❶ 使某物变得更坚固或更有力,常用于描述物体结构、关系或能力的提升。
“The bridge was strengthened to withstand earthquakes.”
(这座桥被加固以抵御地震。)
“Regular exercise strengthened his muscles.”
(定期锻炼增强了他的肌肉。)
strengthened by — 表示因某种因素而变得更强大或更有效,常用于描述人或事物因经历或外部条件而提升。
“She was strengthened by the support of her family.”
(家人的支持使她变得更加坚强。)