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第三人称
buttresses
现在进行时
buttressing
过去式
buttressed
过去完成时
buttressed
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支持, 加强
to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure
及物动词
- The company decided to buttress its cybersecurity measures to protect against potential threats.
该公司决定加强其网络安全措施，以防范潜在威胁。
- The environmental regulations were buttressed with stricter enforcement to ensure compliance.
环境法规通过更严格的执行得到了加强，以确保合规性。
- Additional evidence was presented to buttress the argument and strengthen the case.
提出了额外的证据来支持论点并加强案例。
- The fortress was built with thick walls and towers to buttress its defenses against invaders.
堡垒建造了厚厚的墙壁和塔楼以支撑其防御入侵者的能力。
- The manager buttressed the team's morale by recognizing their achievements and providing encouragement.
经理通过认可团队的成就并提供鼓励来支持团队的士气。
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支撑, 加固
to reinforce or support a building or structure by adding buttresses, which are external supports
及物动词
- The architects decided to buttress the cathedral walls to prevent them from buckling.
建筑师们决定加固大教堂的墙壁，以防止它们弯曲。
- The ancient castle was buttressed to withstand the pressure of strong winds.
古老的城堡被加固以承受强风的压力。
- Engineers planned to buttress the bridge to ensure its durability over time.
工程师们计划加固桥梁以确保其长期耐用性。
- The tall building was buttressed with steel supports to handle the weight of the floors.
这座高楼用钢支撑加固，以承受楼层的重量。
- The designers buttressed the tower with extra columns for added strength.
设计师们用额外的柱子加固了塔以增加强度。