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.
双语例句
1. This country will fortify the coastal areas.
该国将加强沿海地区的防御.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. His declared agenda is to raise standards in schools, fortify parent power and decentralise control.
他公布的计划旨在提高学校办学标准，加强家长权力，分散管理。
来自柯林斯例句
3. They will be laying on liquid refreshment to fortify brides-to-be for the shopping extravaganza ahead.
他们将为准新娘们准备些酒，好让她们接下来有充沛精力疯狂购物。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Would you care for some tea, or even a light meal, to fortify yourself before your adventure?
你要不要喝点儿茶，或吃点儿便餐，好在冒险之前增加一点儿体力？
来自柯林斯例句
5. Would I be willing to call on them to fortify their morale?
