heighten的意思

heighten

英 /'haɪt(ə)n/ 美 /'haɪtn/

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基本释义

  • v 加高,提高;增加

    if something heightens a feeling, effect etc, or if a feeling etc heightens, it becomes stronger or increases

例句

  1. There are fears that the march will heighten racial tension.

    有人担心这次游行会加深种族间的紧张局势。

  2. Increased levels of fat in the diet could heighten the risk of cancer.

    饮食中脂肪摄入量的提升会增加患癌症的风险。

近义词

vt 提高;增高;加强;使更显著
vi 升高;变强

同根词

adj
adv