Over the years , wilson argued that american communities responded to the stresses of industrialization by fortifying self-control .

这些年来，威尔森主张社区通过强化个体自控来回应工业化带来的压力。

Would I like a fortifying gulp ?

我会像一个坚定吞掉？

Vingo stopped looking , tightening his face , as if fortifying himself against still another disappointment .

文戈停止了观望，脸绷得紧紧的，就好像要让自己坚强一些去面对又一次失望一样。

The act of fortifying or strengthening defenses .

增强或加固防御的行为。

For years , brazil and neighbors sought to reduce dependence on the u. s.by fortifying local industries and nurturing a regional market to supply each other with everything from energy to washing machines .

巴西及其邻国多年来曾力求减少对美国的依赖，加强本土产业，培养地区市场，相互提供从能源到洗衣机等一切产品。