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strengthening

UK //ˈstreŋθənɪŋ//US //ˈstreŋθənɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'strengthen',由 'strength'(力量)和 '-en'(使动后缀)组成,意为'使更强'。

noun

❶ 指使某物或某人变得更强大、更坚固或更有力的过程或结果。常用于描述身体、结构或关系的增强。

“Regular exercise leads to the strengthening of muscles.”

(定期锻炼能增强肌肉力量。)

“The strengthening of the bridge was necessary after the storm.”

(暴风雨后必须对桥梁进行加固。)

同义词:reinforcement, fortification, consolidation

verb

❶ 使某物或某人变得更强大或更有效的过程。常用于描述采取措施来提高能力或稳定性。

“She is strengthening her skills by taking online courses.”

(她通过参加在线课程来提升自己的技能。)

“The company is strengthening its position in the market.”

(公司正在加强其市场地位。)

同义词:enhancing, bolstering, reinforcing

常见短语

strengthening exercises — 指专门设计来增强肌肉力量和耐力的运动或锻炼。

“Doctors recommend strengthening exercises for back pain.”

(医生推荐通过力量训练来缓解背痛。)

strengthening ties — 指通过合作或交流来加强人与人、组织或国家之间的关系。

“The meeting focused on strengthening ties between the two countries.”

(会议的重点是加强两国之间的联系。)