| 单词 | reinforced |
| 释义 | reinforced (once / 1324 pages) adj When something is reinforced, it is stronger or more supported than before, like a reinforced attitude that is stronger because peers and family members also have it, or a reinforced floor that has extra pillars and beams holding it up from below. Reinforced is the adjective form of reinforce, a verb that means "to strengthen." So a good synonym for reinforced is strengthened. In high-traffic areas like school floors and stairwells, builders choose reinforced concrete, which has an internal structure of metal bars, because it will last longer. Your socks might have reinforced toes, meaning thicker fabric in that part, to prevent holes from forming. WORD FAMILYreinforce: reinforced, reinforcement, reinforcer, reinforces, reinforcing+/reinforcement: reinforcements/reinforcer: reinforcers USAGE EXAMPLESThe trend was reinforced as exurban housing development ground to a halt. Washington Post(Dec 31, 2016) But changes to rules and policies do little to enforce corporate culture if they're not reinforced by leaders themselves. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) To Clark, the cruelty only reinforced her ideas about the oppressive system. New York Times(Jan 12, 2012) 1adj given added strength or support reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting Syn strengthened strong having strength or power greater than average or expected 2adj (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness Syn built improved made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing |
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