fortify
意味: To strengthen a place, structure, or position against attack or criticism. Also, to enrich food or drink with vitamins, minerals, or alcohol, or to strengthen someone's resolve or courage.
Fortify bridges military, nutritional, and psychological domains. In its military sense, it means building defensive works. In food science, fortified foods (fortified cereals, fortified milk) have added nutrients. 'Fortified wine' (sherry, port) has added spirits. Figuratively, one can fortify an argument with evidence or fortify oneself with a stiff drink before a difficult conversation. This versatility makes it a richly expressive word across registers.
例文
- The government announced plans to fortify the country's cyber defences against state-sponsored attacks. 政府宣布了加强国家网络防御以抵御国家资助的攻击的计划。El gobierno anunció planes para fortalecer las ciberdefensas del país contra ataques patrocinados por Estados.政府は、国家支援のサイバー攻撃に対して国の防御を強化する計画を発表した。정부는 국가 지원 사이버 공격에 대비하여 국가 사이버 방어를 강화하는 계획을 발표했다.
- Manufacturers are required to fortify white flour with calcium, iron, and B vitamins under UK regulations. 根据英国法规,制造商须在白面粉中添加钙、铁和维生素B族。La normativa británica obliga a los fabricantes a enriquecer la harina blanca con calcio, hierro y vitaminas del grupo B.英国の規制により、製造業者は白い小麦粉にカルシウム、鉄、ビタミンB群を添加することが義務付けられている。영국 규정에 따라 제조업체는 백밀가루에 칼슘, 철분, 비타민 B군을 첨가해야 한다.
- She fortified herself with a strong cup of tea before entering the interview room. 她在进入面试室之前喝了一杯浓茶给自己壮胆。Se armó de valor con una taza de té bien cargado antes de entrar en la sala de entrevistas.彼女は面接室に入る前に、濃いお茶を一杯飲んで気持ちを奮い立たせた。그녀는 면접실에 들어가기 전에 진한 차 한 잔으로 마음을 다잡았다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: journalism, academic, professional
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Old French fortifier, from Late Latin fortificare (to strengthen), from Latin fortis (strong) + facere (to make). Entered English in the 15th century in the military sense; the nutritional sense dates from the early 20th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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