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strengthen

Word family 
strength·en /ˈstreŋθən, ˈstrenθən/ ●●○ W3 verb  
1  feeling/belief/relationship 感情/信仰/关系 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]INCREASE IN ACTIVITY, FEELINGS ETCINCREASE IN NUMBER OR AMOUNT to become stronger or make something stronger （使）变强；加强；使更坚固 OPP weaken
 Our friendship has steadily strengthened over the years.
我们的友谊逐年加深。
 Steve’s opposition only strengthened her resolve to go ahead.
史蒂夫的反对反而坚定了她继续下去的决心。
strengthen something’s ties/bonds/links etc
 The university hopes to strengthen its ties with the local community.
这所大学希望加强和当地社区的联系。
 The company plans to strengthen its hand (=make itself more powerful) in Europe by opening an office in Spain.
该公司计划在西班牙设立办事处，以此增强在欧洲的实力。
2  team/army etc 团队/军队等 [transitiveT]BETTER to make an organization, army etc more powerful, especially by increasing the number or quality of the people in it 增强〔某组织、军队等〕的实力 OPP weaken
 The team has been strengthened by the arrival of two new players.
球队因为两名新球员的到来而增强了实力。
3  financial situation 财政状况 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]BINCREASE IN ACTIVITY, FEELINGS ETC if the financial situation of a country or company strengthens or is strengthened, it improves or is made to improve （使）增强，（使）改善 OPP weaken
 measures to strengthen the economy
改善经济的措施
4  money 钱 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]VALUE to increase in value, or to increase the value of money （使）〔货币〕增值 OPP weaken
 The pound has strengthened against other currencies.
英镑对其他货币的比值有所上升。
5  body/structure 身体/结构 [transitiveT]STRONG OBJECT to make something such as your body or a building stronger 使强健，加固 OPP weaken
 Metal supports were added to strengthen the outer walls.
加装了金属支架以加固外墙。
6  proof/reason 证据/理由 [transitiveT]PROVE to help prove something 为…提供更有力的理由[证据]
 Fresh evidence has greatly strengthened the case against him.
新的证据使对他不利的论据变得更加充分。
7  wind/current 风/水流 [intransitiveI]INCREASE IN ACTIVITY, FEELINGS ETC to increase in force 加强，增大
 The wind had strengthened during the night.
夜里风力加大了。
n COLLOCATIONS
nouns
strengthen 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.
Examples from the Corpus
strengthen• The dollar has steadily strengthened against the yen in recent weeks.• Woolley felt certain that he had made an important discovery and his conviction was strengthened as more evidence came to light.• The first section focuses on changing counterproductive patterns of communication between parents and children, thus strengthening family relationships.• The quarrel only served to strengthen my resolve to start out on my own.• It shows them up for what they really are, and only strengthens my resolve.• I've started swimming to strengthen my upper body.• We're looking for ways to strengthen our sales team.• Ali's testimony seems to have strengthened the case for the prosecution.• The President's first priority was to strengthen the economy.• Spiritual healing aims to correct these deep-seated imbalances by strengthening the flow of the life-force and removing any negative forces or imbalances.• And conceivably the rugged traits which permit of survival in this contest are passed on to strengthen the generations that follow.• a set of exercises to strengthen the leg muscles• Recruited to the board by Hooker, Bok said he had tried to help him strengthen the university.• A poor harvest in 1842, and the imminence of winter, strengthened their determination.• The ship's decks will have to be strengthened to carry the extra weight.• Heinz suggested that laws and constitutions of countries should be strengthened to make international declarations against torture into enforceable law.• Should we buy euros in an attempt to strengthen what is an insecure currency?• The walls were strengthened with steel rods.
strengthen ... hand• This exercise is also designed to strengthen your hands and arms but is more advanced than the last one.• Campbell believed he could strengthen his hand by making an example of a council member in order to demonstrate where power lay.• Others strengthened weak hands by molding clay.• My connection to a politically active national organization had strengthened my hand immeasurably.• In a decree of October 1856 he strengthened the hand of provincial governors.• Up to a point, it is bound to strengthen the hand of reformers.• This weakened the Section's influence at a crucial time and correspondingly strengthened the hand of the Treasury.
From Longman Business Dictionary
strengthenstrength·en /ˈstreŋθən, ˈstrenθən/ verb
1[intransitiveI, transitiveT]ECONOMICS if a currency strengthens, or something strengthens it, the currency increases in value
The Singapore dollar has gradually strengthened against the pound and the US dollar.
The G7 industrial nations might act later this month to strengthen the yen.
2[transitiveT]ECONOMICSFINANCE to improve the financial situation of a country, company etc
These measures are designed to strengthen the company’s market position.
strength·en verb →n COLLOCATIONS1
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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2706 COCA: 3074
strengthen

verb

ADVERB | VERB + STRENGTHEN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤considerably, enormously, greatly, significantly, substantially大大增強；極大地增強；顯著加強◇The success in the election strengthened the party's position considerably.在選舉中獲得成功大大地鞏固了該黨的地位。➤further進一步增強◇This merger will further strengthen the company and ensure its continued success.這次合並將進一步增強公司的實力，確保持續盈利。➤merely只不過增強◇This temporary setback merely strengthened her resolve.暫時的挫折只不過是更堅定了她的決心。VERB + STRENGTHEN➤help (to), serve to有助於加強；起加強作用▸➤be designed to, be used to旨在／用於加強◇These exercises are designed to strengthen your back muscles.這些運動旨在加強背部肌肉。PREPOSITION➤against相對於⋯加強◇The euro has strengthened against the dollar.歐元相對於美元變得更加堅挺。PHRASES➤an attempt to strengthen sth, an effort to strengthen sth加強⋯的嘗試／努力▸➤be aimed at strengthening sth目的在於加強⋯◇The new law is aimed at strengthening protective measures for workers.新法旨在強化對工人的保護措施。➤measures to strengthen sth加強⋯的措施
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2706 COCA: 3074
strengthen

verb

strengthen ♦︎ reinforce ♦︎ bolster ♦︎ cement ♦︎ shore sth upThese words all mean to make sb/sth stronger. 这些词均表示增强、巩固。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to strengthen / reinforce a view◆to strengthen / bolster / cement the case (for sth)◆to strengthen / bolster / shore up the economy◆to strengthen / bolster / shore sth up◆to strengthen / reinforce / bolster / cement sth further■ strengthen [intransitive, transitive] to become stronger; to make sb/sth stronger 加强；增强；巩固◆The wind had strengthened overnight.夜里风更大了。◆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。◆Repairs are necessary to strengthen the bridge.这座桥需要维修加固。◆The exercises are designed to strengthen your stomach muscles.这些运动目的在于增强你的腹部肌肉。◆Their attitude only strengthened his resolve to fight on.他们的态度反而坚定了他继续战斗的决心。◆The experience of bereavement can strengthen family ties.丧亲之痛能够增强家人之间的感情。ⓘ Strengthen is the most general of these words and can mean to make sb/sth stronger in any way: physically, emotionally, morally, politically or financially. * strengthen在本组词中含义最广，可以表示在任何方面增强，如在身体、情感、道义、政治或经济方面。 OPP weaken ⇨ weaken , weaken ⇨ worsen , weaken ⇨ tire   see also strength ⇨ force noun ■ reinforce ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs; NAmE ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs [transitive] to make sth such as a feeling or idea stronger; to make a structure or material stronger, especially by adding another material to it 加强；充实；使更强烈；加固◆The experience reinforced my sense of loss.这次经历让我感到更加失落。◆The buildings were reinforced to withstand earthquakes.这些建筑物都已加固以抗地震。◆reinforced plastic / steel / concrete增强塑料／钢材；钢筋混凝土■ bolster ˈbəʊlstə(r); NAmE ˈboʊlstər [transitive] to support or improve sth or make it stronger 支持；改善；加强◆to bolster sb's confidence / courage / morale增加某人的信心／勇气／士气◆Falling interest rates may help to bolster up the economy.利率下降可能有助于振兴经济。◆I needed to stress the bus driver's evidence in order to bolster my case.我需要强调公共汽车司机的证言，以支持我的论据。ⓘ Bolster is used especially to talk about making sb/sth stronger emotionally or financially, or to make the argument or case for sth stronger. * bolster尤指使某人或某事物在情感或财务方面得以加强，或者使argument或case得到支持。■ cement sɪˈment [transitive] to make sth such as an agreement or relationship stronger 加强，巩固（协议、关系等）◆The President's visit was intended to cement the alliance between the two countries.总统的访问是为了加强两国间的联盟。■ ˌshore sth ˈup

phrasal verb

to support part of a building or other large structure by placing large pieces of wood or metal against or under it so that it does not fall down; to help to support sth that is weak or going to fail 用撑柱支撑；支撑；稳住◆Timbers were used to shore up the tunnel.用了木材来支撑隧道。◆The measures were aimed at shoring up the economy.采取这些措施目的在于稳定经济。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2706 COCA: 3074

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