| 词组 | strengthen |
| 释义 | strengthen /ˈstreŋθən, ˈstrenθən/ verb to make something stronger, more effective, or more powerfuladverbsstrengthen sth considerably/greatly/significantly Security has been strengthened considerably.further strengthen sth The trade agreement will further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.nounsstrengthen sb’s position Recent successes in elections have strengthened the party’s position in the north.strengthen sb’s hand (=make them more powerful) Her involvement in the scandal has strengthened the hand of her critics.strengthen sb’s resolve (=make them more determined) Other people’s doubts only strengthened my resolve to start my own business.strengthen ties/bonds/links He wants to strengthen ties with the West.strengthen a relationship Speaking to a marriage expert could strengthen your relationship.strengthen sb’s role We want to strengthen the role of parents in the running of the school. |
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