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reinforcement

🇬🇧 UK/riːɪn'fɔːsm(ə)nt/🇺🇸 US/.ri:in'fɒ:smәnt/
B2

Definitions

n.

The act of strengthening or supporting something; extra troops or resources sent to support a military action

加强;巩固;增援;援军

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
innot, opposite of
+
forcstrong, force
+
econnector
+
mentaction, result, state
=reinforcement

Common Collocations

  • 1.positive reinforcement正向强化
  • 2.negative reinforcement负向强化
  • 3.send reinforcements派遣增援
  • 4.reinforcement learning强化学习

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The army called for reinforcements after suffering heavy losses on the front line.

  • 2.

    Positive reinforcement is widely regarded as a more effective teaching strategy than punishment.

  • 3.

    The reinforcement of the dam walls prevented a potential flood disaster.

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