strengthened

• 形容某物被使变得更强壮、更牢固、更有效或更有力。

Describes something that has been made stronger or more powerful.

1. Made strongerB1formal

   Having been made physically stronger or more powerful.

   加强的

   • The strengthened bridge can now support heavy trucks.
   • His strengthened muscles allowed him to lift more weight.
   • The walls were strengthened with steel beams.

   同义词consolidatedfortifiedhardenedreinforcedtoughened

   反义词weakened

2. Reinforced or fortifiedB2formal

   Having been made more effective, resilient, or secure.

   加强的

   • The company implemented strengthened security measures.
   • Their relationship was strengthened after the crisis.
   • The government introduced strengthened regulations for data protection.

   同义词augmentedconsolidatedenhancedfortifiedhardenedreinforcedtoughened

   反义词debilitatedweakened

• 动词，表示使某物变得更强或更有力量，或使某种事物（如能力、地位、效果等）增强或加强。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something stronger or more powerful, or becoming stronger.

1. Make physically strongerB1formal

   To make something physically stronger or more powerful.

   加强

   • Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscles.
   • The workers strengthened the bridge with steel beams.
   • She does yoga to strengthen her back.

   同义词bolsterbraceconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcesteeltoughen

   反义词debilitateenervateenfeeblesapweaken

2. Make more effective or powerfulB2formal

   To make an argument, relationship, or system more effective or powerful.

   加强

   • The new evidence strengthened the case against the suspect.
   • They are working to strengthen their partnership with other companies.
   • The government introduced policies to strengthen the economy.

   同义词amplifyaugmentbolsterbuttressconsolidateenhancefortifyintensifyreinforcesupport

   反义词impairundermineweaken

3. B1formal

   To become stronger in terms of health, position, or influence.

   变强

   • His resolve strengthened after hearing the speech.
   • The wind strengthened as the storm approached.
   • Her confidence strengthened with each success.

   同义词build upconsolidategrowincreaseintensify

   反义词weaken