HOUSE OF THE DRAGON · 第 1 季
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bolster

/ˈboʊlstər/C1

增強 / 鞏固 (v.)

指透過支持、鼓勵或提供援助來加強某物。這裡表示聯姻是為了「增強王室的實力」。

It is true that as rulers we must marry for advantage
to forge alliances and bolster our strength.
You have always understood this.