reinforce /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/ CET4 TEM4 ( reinforcing, reinforced, reinforces )

• 1. 

  V-T If something reinforces a feeling, situation, or process, it makes it stronger or more intense. 加强

  例：

  I hope this will reinforce Indonesian determination to deal with this kind of threat.

  我希望这会加强印度尼西亚对付这类威胁的决心。

• 2. 

  V-T If something reinforces an idea or point of view, it provides more evidence or support for it. 巩固

  例：

  The delegation hopes to reinforce the idea that human rights are not purely internal matters.

  代表团希望巩固人权不完全是国家内政的观念。

• 3. 

  V-T To reinforce an object means to make it stronger or harder. 加固

  例：

  Eventually, they had to reinforce the walls with exterior beams.

  最后，他们不得不用外梁来加固那些墙壁。

• 4. 

  V-T To reinforce an army or a police force means to make it stronger by increasing its size or providing it with more weapons. To reinforce a position or place means to make it stronger by sending more soldiers or weapons. 增援

  例：

  Both sides have been reinforcing their positions after yesterday's fierce fighting.

  在昨天的激战后，双方一直在增援各自的阵地。