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加强 — meaning in English

jiā qiáng

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English meaning

  • amplify verb To increase the strength, volume, or intensity of something, especially a sound or signal.
  • consolidate verb To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
  • enforce verb To make sure a law, rule, or requirement is obeyed.
  • fortify verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
  • invigorate verb To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
  • reinforce verb To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.
  • strengthen verb To make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.

Senses

加强 is used for these senses in English:

  • amplify (transitive) To render larger, more extended, or more intense.
  • build up To erect; to construct.
  • consolidate To make stronger or more solid.
  • enforce (obsolete) To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to energize.
  • fortify (winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]
  • invigorate (transitive) To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
  • reinforce (transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
  • shore up (transitive, often, figuratively) To reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure).

amplify — full definition

  1. verb To increase the strength, volume, or intensity of something, especially a sound or signal.
  2. verb To explain or develop an idea in greater detail.

consolidate — full definition

  1. verb To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
  2. verb To make something more secure, solid, or firmly established.