fortify
v
(pt, pp -fied)
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (against sth)
(a) strengthen (a place) against attack, by building walls, etc 防卫(某地)(筑围墙等)
fortify a town against invasion 加强防卫一城镇以抵御敌人入侵
a fortified city 设防的城市.
(b) support or strengthen (sb) physically or morally (在物质或道义上)支持(某人)
Fortified against the cold by a heavy coat, he went out into the snow. 他穿上御寒的大衣冒雪外出.
fortify oneself by prayer and meditation 通过祈祷和冥想增强自己的信念.
2 [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
increase the nutritional value of (a variety of food) by adding vitamins (添加维生素)增加(食物的)营养价值
cereal fortified with extra vitamins 强化营养麦片.