to put a lot of effort into making sth successful or strong so that it will last 艰苦干成；努力加强◆We have tried to forge closer links with our suppliers. 我们努力与供应商建立更密切的关系。⨁to forge links / ties (with sb) （与某人）建立关系／联系⨁to forge an alliance / a partnership / relationship 建立联盟／夥伴关系／关系⨁to forge a deal / merger 达成交易／合并
to make an illegal copy of sth in order to deceive people 伪造；假冒◆They had been passing forged notes. 他们一直在使用伪钞。◆a forged signature 伪造的签名➡counterfeit ⨁to forge a banknote / document / passport / signature 伪造钞票／文件／护照／签名
●ˌforge aˈhead(about a price, number, etc.) to increase, especially by a large amount within a short period of time （尤指短期内价格、数量等大幅度）上涨，增长◆Sales have forged ahead (by) 7%. 销售量已激增 7%。●ˌforge aˈhead (with sth)to move forward quickly; to make a lot of progress quickly 迅速向前；进步很快◆They are forging ahead with their merger plans. 他们的合并计划正顺利进行。●ˌforge ˈhigherif the value of a share, a currency, etc. forges higher, it rises by a large amount within a short period of time （股票、货币价值等短期内大幅度）提高，上涨◆The dollar forged higher against (= compared to) the euro yesterday. 昨天美元兑欧元大幅升值。
