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deepening

UK //ˈdiːpənɪŋ//US //ˈdiːpənɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'deepenen',由 'deep'(深)加上后缀 '-en'(表示使动)构成,意为“使更深”或“变得更深”。

noun

❶ 指某事物变得更深、更强烈或更严重的过程或状态,常用于描述情感、关系或问题的发展。

“The deepening of their friendship was evident in their conversations.”

(他们友谊的加深在谈话中显而易见。)

“The deepening crisis required immediate action.”

(日益严重的危机需要立即采取行动。)

同义词:intensification, strengthening, escalation

verb

❶ 使某事物变得更深入、更强烈或更严重,常用于描述情感、关系或问题的变化过程。

“The rain is deepening the puddles in the street.”

(雨水使街道上的水坑越来越深。)

“Their shared experiences are deepening their bond.”

(共同的经历正在加深他们的联系。)

同义词:intensify, strengthen, worsen

常见短语

deepening relationship — 指关系变得更加亲密或牢固,常用于描述朋友、伴侣或合作伙伴之间的情感发展。

“Their deepening relationship was built on trust and mutual respect.”

(他们日益加深的关系建立在信任和相互尊重的基础上。)

deepening crisis — 指危机变得更加严重或复杂,常用于描述经济、政治或社会问题的恶化。

“The country is facing a deepening crisis due to the ongoing conflict.”

(由于持续的冲突,该国正面临日益严重的危机。)