reinforce
verb
ˌriːɪənˈfɔːs
verb
1
to
give
support
to
an
opinion,
idea,
or
feeling,
and
make
it
stronger
加强,强化〔观点、思想或感觉〕
The
film
reinforces
the
idea
that
women
should
be
pretty
and
dumb.
这部影片强化了这个观点 — 女人要漂亮,要愚蠢。
2
to
make
part
of
a
building,
structure,
piece
of
clothing
etc
stronger
加强,加固〔建筑的一部分、结构、衣服等〕
3
to
make
a
group
of
people,
especially
an
army,
stronger
by
adding
people,
equipment
etc
增援,使更强大,加强…的力量〔尤指军队〕