reinforce

动词 v.
中文释义
英 /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/    美 /ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/|/ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation. transitive
    — He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
  2. To emphasize or review. transitive
    — The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
  3. To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus. transitive
    — Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.

词形变化

reinforces present,singular,third-person reinforcing participle,present reinforced participle,past reinforced past re-enforce alternative reenforce alternative

词汇关系

衍生词
reinforceability reinforceable reinforcement reinforcer reinforcible rereinforce self-reinforce self-reinforcing

词源

Etymology tree
Proto-Italic *wre-
Latin re-der.
Old French re-bor.
Middle English re-
English re-
English inforce
English reinforce
From re- + inforce.
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