strengthenstrength•en /'streŋθ(ə)n,'strenθ(ə)n/

vt 加强，巩固

• measures to strengthen the economy 加强经济的措施

• The team has been strengthened by the arrival of two Spanish players. 由于两名西班牙运动员的到来，该队的实力加强了。

vi

1. 变强

• The wind strengthened during the night. 夜里风越刮越大。

• Our friendship has strengthened over the years. 我们之间的友谊在这几年中加深了。

2. (行市)变得坚挺

• Petrol prices strengthen as demand continues moving up. 石油价格由于需求继续增加而变得坚挺。