单词 | fortify |
释义 | Word Frequency fortify(ˈfɔːtɪˌfaɪ) verbWord forms: -fies, -fying or -fied (mainly tr) 1. (also intr) to make (a place) defensible, as by building walls, digging trenches, etc 2. to strengthen physically, mentally, or morally 3. to strengthen, support, or reinforce (a garment, structure, etc) 4. to add spirits or alcohol to (wine), in order to produce sherry, port, etc 5. to increase the nutritious value of (a food), as by adding vitamins and minerals 6. to support or confirm to fortify an argument with facts Derived forms fortifiable (ˈfortiˌfiable) adjective fortifier (ˈfortiˌfier) noun fortifyingly (ˈfortiˌfyingly) adverb Word origin C15: from Old French fortifier, from Late Latin fortificāre, from Latin fortis strong + facere to make |
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