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reinforce

reinforce /ˌriːjənˈfoɚs/ verb
reinforces; reinforced; reinforcing
reinforce
/ˌriːjənˈfoɚs/
verb
reinforces; reinforced; reinforcing
Learner's definition of REINFORCE
[+ object]
: to strengthen (a group of people) with new supplies or more people(通过补给或增加人力)加强,巩固
: to strengthen (something, such as clothing or a building) by adding more material for support加固;使更结实
: to encourage or give support to (an idea, behavior, feeling, etc.)强化,加深,进一步证实(看法、行为、感觉等)
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2839 COCA: 3329

reinforce

verb

re·​in·​force ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs How to pronounce reinforce (audio)
variants or less commonly reenforce
reinforced also reenforced; reinforcing also reenforcing; reinforces also reenforces

transitive verb

1
: to strengthen by additional assistance, material, or support : make stronger or more pronounced
reinforce levees
reinforce the elbows of a jacket
reinforce ideas
2
: to strengthen or increase by fresh additions
reinforce our troops
were reinforcing their pitching staff
3
: to stimulate (a subject, such as an experimental animal) by reinforcement (see reinforcement sense 3)
also : to encourage (a response) by reinforcement
reinforceable adjective

Example Sentences

The captain sent out another squad to reinforce the troops. Our camp is reinforced with supplies flown in by helicopter. The levees will need to be reinforced. The bad weather forecast only reinforces our decision to leave early tomorrow. Some critics say that the movie reinforces negative stereotypes about the military. We do our best to reinforce good conduct in the classroom. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Look no further than the Covid-19 pandemic to reinforce the need for constant reinvention. Dassault Systèmes, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 And then the trailers that Marvel released and other rumors connected to those properties seemed only to reinforce the plot leaks. Chris Smith, BGR, 29 July 2022 Porch railings supply an integral part of a home's exterior aesthetic, helping to reinforce a home's style. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 The Miso Platform Clog launches today in three colors—white, brown, and a green plaid that serves to reinforce the shoe's intrinsic Clueless vibes (a moment that is eternal, if Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman are any indication). Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2022 Without altering underlying social relations, these technologies are likely to reinforce the trends of growing tech billionaire wealth and these billionaires' desires to close themselves off from the rest of society. Paris Marx, Wired, 5 July 2022 However, the lessons only serve to reinforce the rigid class structure. Clea Simon, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022 The horror elements helped reinforce this as a YA show versus a show for younger children. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022 Although similar footage has been aired, the point of the new video seemed to be to reinforce that this was no small tussle but a major effort to stop the certification of an election. al, 9 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

re- + inforce, alteration of enforce

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reinforce was in the 15th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2839 COCA: 3329
reinforce

verb¹

1support sth that already exists加強ADVERB | VERB + REINFORCE ADVERBgreatly, powerfully, strongly大大加強;有力地增強This report strongly reinforces the view that the system must be changed.這份報告強有力地證實了必須進行制度改革的觀點。further進一步鞏固merely, only, simply只是增強;僅僅加強All this simply reinforces my earlier point.所有這些僅僅證實了我早先的觀點。constantly, continually不斷/持續鞏固subtly隱隱地增強Our prejudices are subtly reinforced in many different ways.我們的偏見以種種方式在不知不覺中加深。mutually相互促進Violence and rejection by society are mutually reinforcing.暴力行為招致社會唾棄,而後者又引起了更多的暴力行為。unwittingly無意中增強positively積極加強VERB + REINFORCEhelp (to), serve to, tend to有助於加強;足以加強;往往加強
reinforce

verb²

2make sth stronger加固ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBheavily大大加固PREPOSITIONwith用⋯加固The door was built of oak, heavily reinforced with iron.這道門用橡木製成,用鐵牢牢加固。

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