early 15c., "increase efficacy" (of medicine); mid-15c., "provide (a town) with walls and defenses," from Old French fortifiier (14c.) "to fortify, strengthen," from Late Latin fortificare "to strengthen, make strong," from Latin fortis "strong" (see fort) + facere "to make" (see factitious). Sense of "to strengthen mentally or morally" is from late 15c. Meaning "add liquor or alcohol" is from 1880; meaning "add nutrients to food" is from 1939. Related: Fortified; fortifying.
雙語例句
1. This country will fortify the coastal areas.
該國將加強沿海地區的防御.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. His declared agenda is to raise standards in schools, fortify parent power and decentralise control.
他公布的計劃旨在提高學校辦學標準，加強家長權力，分散管理。
來自柯林斯例句
3. They will be laying on liquid refreshment to fortify brides-to-be for the shopping extravaganza ahead.
他們將為準新娘們準備些酒，好讓她們接下來有充沛精力瘋狂購物。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Would you care for some tea, or even a light meal, to fortify yourself before your adventure?
你要不要喝點兒茶，或吃點兒便餐，好在冒險之前增加一點兒體力？
來自柯林斯例句
5. Would I be willing to call on them to fortify their morale?