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heightens

UK //ˈhaɪ.tən//US //ˈhaɪ.tən//

词源

源自中古英语 'heighten',由 'height'(高度)加后缀 '-en'(使…)构成,最初用于表示物理高度的增加,后引申为抽象意义上的增强。

verb

❶ 使某物变得更强烈或更明显,通常指情感、感觉或紧张气氛的增加。

“The music heightens the emotional impact of the scene.”

(音乐增强了这一场景的情感冲击力。)

“The tension between the two leaders heightens as negotiations continue.”

(随着谈判的继续,两位领导人之间的紧张气氛加剧。)

❶ 使某物在物理上变得更高或更突出,通常指增加高度或提升位置。

“The architect heightens the ceiling to create a sense of space.”

(建筑师抬高了天花板以营造空间感。)

“The platform heightens the speaker so everyone can see.”

(平台抬高了演讲者的位置,以便每个人都能看到。)

同义词:intensifies, increases, enhances, amplifies, elevates

常见短语

heightens awareness — 提高意识或警觉性,通常用于描述某种行为或事件使人们更加关注某事。

“The campaign heightens awareness about climate change.”

(这项活动提高了人们对气候变化的认识。)

heightens the senses — 使感官更加敏锐或强烈,通常用于描述某种体验或物质对感官的影响。

“The aroma of fresh coffee heightens the senses in the morning.”

(早晨新鲜咖啡的香气让感官更加敏锐。)