fortify /ˈfɔːtɪˌfaɪ/ CET6+ TEM8 ( fortifying, fortified, fortifies )

• 1. 

  V-T To fortify a place means to make it stronger and more difficult to attack, often by building a wall or ditch round it. (常通过筑墙、挖沟等) 巩固 (某地)

  例：

  ...soldiers working to fortify an airbase in Bahrain.

  …在巩固一个在巴林的空军基地的士兵们。

• 2. 

  V-T If food or drink is fortified, another substance is added to it to make it healthier or stronger. (通过添加另一种物质而) 强化 (食品或饮料) [usu passive]

  例：

  Choose margarine or butter fortified with vitamin D.

  选择人造黄油或用维生素D强化了的黄油。

  例：

  All sherry is made from wine fortified with brandy.

  所有雪利酒都是由用白兰地强化了的葡萄酒制成的。