新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

heighten

英  [ˈhaɪtən]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • heightens , heightening , heightened

    1[I 不及物动词] 加剧

    If something heightens a feeling or if the feeling heightens, the feeling increases in degree or intensity.

    近义词

    intensify

    双语例句

    例:

    The move has heightened tension in the state.

    这一举动加剧了该州的紧张局势。

    例:

    Cross's interest heightened.

    克罗斯的兴趣增强了。