[VERB 动词]巩固(地位)；增强，加强(实力) If something strengthens a person or group or if they strengthen their position, they become more powerful and secure, or more likely to succeed.
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...the new constitution, which strengthens the government and enables it to balance and check the powers of parliament and president...
巩固了政府的地位并使其能够制衡国会和总统权力的新宪法
To strengthen his position in Parliament, he held talks with leaders of the Peasant Party...
为巩固其在国会中的地位，他曾与农民党的领导人进行多次会谈。
He hoped to strengthen the position of the sciences in the leading universities.
他希望强化自然科学在一流大学里的地位。
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[VERB 动词]支持，强化(论点或论据)；使更有说服力 If something strengthens a case or argument, it supports it by providing more reasons or evidence for it.
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He does not seem to be familiar with research which might have strengthened his own arguments.
他对那些本可以为他的观点提供佐证的研究似乎并不熟悉。
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[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](使)(经济、工业)坚挺，壮大；(使)(货币)升值 If a currency, economy, or industry strengthens, or if something strengthens it, it increases in value or becomes more successful.
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The dollar strengthened against most other currencies...
美元相对大多数其他货币都升值了。
If the Government wants to save the Pound it should start by strengthening the British economy.
如果政府想让英镑保值，那么首先就应该加强英国的经济。
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[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]加强，加大(法律、措施)的力度；(使)变得更严格 If a government strengthens laws or measures or if they strengthen, they are made more severe.
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I am also looking urgently at how we can strengthen the law...
我也在急切地关注我们该如何加强法制。
Community leaders want to strengthen controls at external frontiers...
社区领导想要加强对小区外围的管理。
Because of the war, security procedures have strengthened.
由于战争，安保程序变得更加严格。
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[VERB 动词]增强(决心或毅力)；使更具信心；使更加坚定 If something strengthens you or strengthens your resolve or character, it makes you more confident and determined.
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Any experience can teach and strengthen you, but particularly the more difficult ones...
任何经历都能使你从中受益并让你变得坚强，而那些比较艰难的经历尤其如此。
This merely strengthens our resolve to win the league...
这只会更加坚定我们赢得联赛的决心。
She began to believe that Nick would survive, and every day that came and went strengthened her conviction.
她开始相信尼克会活下来，而且这种信念与日俱增。
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[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]增进(关系或联系)；(使)变得更紧密 If something strengthens a relationship or link, or if a relationship or link strengthens, it makes it closer and more likely to last for a long time.
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It will draw you closer together, and it will strengthen the bond of your relationship...
这将使你们走得更近，并将增进你们之间的关系。
His visit is intended to strengthen ties between the two countries...
他此次访问旨在增进两国间的关系。
In a strange way, his affair caused our relationship to strengthen.
奇怪的是，他的婚外恋倒使我们之间的关系更加紧密了。
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[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]加强，加深(印象、感情、信念)；(使)变得比较深刻；(使)坚定 If something strengthens an impression, feeling, or belief, or if it strengthens, it becomes greater or affects more people.
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His speech strengthens the impression he is the main power in the organization...
他的演讲让人更加确信他才是该组织的主心骨。
Every day of sunshine strengthens the feelings of optimism...
每天晒太阳让人心情更加开朗。
Amy's own Republican sympathies strengthened as the days passed.
埃米个人对共和党的支持与日俱增。
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[VERB 动词]增强(体质)；使强健 If something strengthens your body or a part of your body, it makes it healthier, often in such a way that you can move or carry heavier things.
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Cycling is good exercise. It strengthens all the muscles of the body...
骑自行车是一项不错的锻炼方式。它能使身体各部分的肌肉更强健。
Yoga can be used to strengthen the immune system.
瑜伽能增强人体免疫系统。
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[VERB 动词]加强，加固(物体或结构) If something strengthens an object or structure, it makes it able to be treated roughly or able to support heavy weights, without being damaged or destroyed.
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The builders will have to strengthen the existing joists with additional timber.
施工人员将不得不另外用木料加固现有的托梁。
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[VERB 动词](风、水流等)增大，增强 If the wind, current, or other force strengthens, it becomes faster or more powerful.
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As it strengthened the wind was veering southerly...
风越刮越大，逐渐转为南风。
There was a short sharp shower followed by a strengthening breeze.
一场短时强阵雨后风势渐长。
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strength·en/ˈstreŋθn; NAmEˈstreŋθn/verb[intransitive , transitive ]to become stronger; to make sb/sth stronger 加强；增强；巩固◆Her position in the party has strengthened in recent weeks.最近几个星期以来，她在党内的地位有所增强。◆Yesterday the pound strengthened against the dollar.昨天，英镑对美元的汇率上升了。◆The wind had strengthened overnight.夜里，风更大了。strengthensb/sth ◆Repairs are necessary to strengthen the bridge.这座桥需要加固。◆The exercises are designed to strengthen your stomach muscles.这些活动目的在于增强你的腹部肌肉。◆The move is clearly intended to strengthen the President's position as head of state.这一举措显然意在加强总统作为国家元首的地位。◆The new manager has strengthened the side by bringing in several younger players.新经理通过引进几名年轻队员加强了队伍的实力。◆Their attitude only strengthened his resolve to fight on.他们采取的态度反而使他坚定了继续战斗的决心。◆The new evidence will strengthen their case.新的证据将使他们的论据更为充分。OPP
1feeling/belief/relationship [intransitive, transitive] to become stronger or make something strongerOPP weaken: Our friendship has steadily strengthened over the years. Steve’s opposition only strengthened her resolve to go ahead.strengthen something’s ties/bonds/links etc The university hopes to strengthen its ties with the local community. The company plans to strengthen its hand (=make itself more powerful) in Europe by opening an office in Spain.2team/army etc [transitive] to make an organization, army etc more powerful, especially by increasing the number or quality of the people in itOPP weaken: The team has been strengthened by the arrival of two new players.3financial situation [intransitive, transitive] if the financial situation of a country or company strengthens or is strengthened, it improves or is made to improveOPP weaken: measures to strengthen the economy4money [intransitive, transitive] to increase in value, or to increase the value of moneyOPP weaken: The pound has strengthened against other currencies.5body/structure [transitive] to make something such as your body or a building strongerOPP weaken: Metal supports were added to strengthen the outer walls.6proof/reason [transitive] to help prove something: Fresh evidence has greatly strengthened the case against him.7wind/current [intransitive] to increase in force: The wind had strengthened during the night.COLLOCATIONSnounsstrengthen somebody's position· They have strengthened their position by their performance in the recent local elections.strengthen somebody's hand (=make them more powerful)· The controversy has strengthened the hand of her critics.strengthen somebody's resolve (=make them more determined)· Other people's doubts only strengthened my resolve to start my own business.strengthen ties/bonds/links· He wants to strengthen ties with the West.strengthen a relationship· Having counselling is a very positive step which could strengthen your relationship.strengthen the role of somebody/something· A presidential decree strengthened the role of the Security Council.