fortify /ˈfɔːtɪˌfaɪ/ star1 CET6+ TEM8 (fortifying,fortified,fortifies)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） To fortify a place means to make it stronger and more difficult to attack, often by building a wall or ditch round it. (常通过筑墙、挖沟等) 巩固 (某地)

  例：

  ...soldiers working to fortify an airbase in Bahrain.

  …在巩固一个在巴林的空军基地的士兵们。

• 2.  

  V-T（及物动词） If food or drink is fortified, another substance is added to it to make it healthier or stronger. (通过添加另一种物质而) 强化 (食品或饮料) [usu passive]

  例：

  Choose margarine or butter fortified with vitamin D.

  选择人造黄油或用维生素D强化了的黄油。