reinforce
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/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
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/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/
to make a feeling or idea stronger
Winning the award will reinforce his confidence in his abilities.
赢得这个奖项将增强他对自己能力的信心。
to make something stronger by adding support
They used steel beams to reinforce the old bridge structure.
他们使用钢梁来加固这座旧桥的结构。
to send more people or equipment to make a group stronger
The army will reinforce the border with additional troops.
军队将增派部队来加强边境防御。