fortification

US /ˌfɔːr.t̬ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌfɔːr.t̬ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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1.

防禦工事, 堡壘

a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack

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The ancient city was protected by strong fortifications.
這座古城受到堅固防禦工事的保護。
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They began building new fortifications along the border.
他們開始沿著邊境修建新的防禦工事。
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2.

加固, 強化

the action of fortifying or strengthening something

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The fortification of the city walls was a priority.
城牆的加固是當務之急。
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Dietary fortification with vitamins is common.
膳食強化維生素很常見。
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