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enrich

UK //ɪnˈrɪtʃ//US //ɪnˈrɪtʃ//

词源

源自中古英语enrichen,由en-(使)+ rich(富有的)构成,最终可追溯至古法语enrichir和日耳曼语词根。

verb

❶ 使某物更有价值或质量更高,通常通过添加有益成分或改进。常用于营养、知识或文化层面的提升。

“Adding vitamins can enrich the nutritional value of bread.”

(添加维生素能提高面包的营养价值。)

“Traveling abroad enriched her understanding of different cultures.”

(出国旅行丰富了她对不同文化的理解。)

❶ 通过增加财富或资源使某人或某物变得更富有。多用于经济或物质层面。

“The discovery of oil enriched the small country.”

(石油的发现让这个小国变得富裕。)

“He enriched himself by investing in real estate.”

(他通过投资房地产致富。)

同义词:enhance, improve, fortify, upgrade, fertilize

常见短语

enrich with — 通过添加特定元素使某物质量提升,强调添加的具体内容。

“The chef enriched the sauce with fresh herbs.”

(厨师用新鲜香草提升酱汁风味。)

enrich oneself — 指通过某种手段增加个人财富或资源,有时含贬义。

“Corrupt officials enriched themselves at public expense.”

(腐败官员中饱私囊。)