fortify /ˈfoɚtəˌfaɪ/ verb fortifies; fortified; fortifying
fortifies; fortified; fortifying
Learner's definition of FORTIFY
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1
: to strengthen (a place) by building military defenses (such as walls, trenches, etc.)(通过建造围墙、壕沟等)防御,防卫 -
fortify a city against attack对城市设防以抵御袭击
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a heavily fortified town/border戒备森严的小镇/边境
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a city fortified by high walls以高墙作防的城市
2
a : to make (someone or something) stronger加强;增强 b : to make (yourself) feel stronger or less fearful使更强壮;使更有勇气 3
: to improve the usefulness or quality of (something) by adding something to it : enrich(加入某物)强化,提高