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1
提高, 增加
to increase the quantity, intensity, or degree of something
及物动词
- Recent events have heightened concerns about cybersecurity.
最近的事件加剧了人们对网络安全的担忧。
- The unexpected news heightened tensions among the team members.
意外的消息加剧了团队成员之间的紧张关系。
- The unexpected price hike heightened concerns among consumers.
意外的价格上涨加剧了消费者的担忧。
- The heated argument was continuously heightening tensions within the group.
激烈的争论不断加剧了小组内的紧张气氛。
- Recent technological advancements have heightened our dependence on digital devices.
最近的技术进步加剧了我们对数字设备的依赖。
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提高, 升高
to raise something above its current position
及物动词
- To improve the view, the city decided to heighten the observation deck on the skyscraper.
为了改善视野，城市决定加高摩天大楼上的观景台。
- In order to meet safety standards, the dam was heightened to better withstand potential flooding.
为了满足安全标准，大坝被加高以更好地抵御潜在的洪水。
- The artist used a pedestal to heighten the sculpture, ensuring that it was visible and impactful in the gallery space.
艺术家使用基座来抬高雕塑，确保它在画廊空间中可见且有影响力。
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提高, 加剧
to increase in intensity, magnitude, or extent
- Tensions between the two countries heightened after the diplomatic incident.
外交事件后，两国之间的紧张局势加剧了。
- With each passing moment, the suspense in the room heightened as the announcement drew nearer.
随着时间的流逝，随着宣布的临近，房间里的悬念加剧了。
- Concerns about climate change have heightened in recent years due to the visible effects on the environment.
由于对环境的影响显而易见，近年来对气候变化的担忧加剧了。
- The political unrest in the region heightened as protests escalated into violence.
该地区的政治动荡加剧，抗议活动升级为暴力。
- The fear of a recession heightened as stock prices plummeted.
随着股价暴跌，对经济衰退的恐惧加剧了。
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加剧, 加强
to become more severe
- The suspense in the movie heightened as the protagonist approached the mysterious door.
当主角接近那扇神秘的门时，电影中的悬念加剧了。
- The argument between the two friends heightened when they couldn't agree on a solution.
当这两个朋友无法就解决方案达成一致时，他们之间的争论加剧了。
- Tensions between the two countries continued to heighten despite diplomatic efforts.
尽管有外交努力，两国之间的紧张局势继续加剧。
- Concerns over the pandemic's impact on the economy have heightened in recent weeks.
最近几周，对疫情对经济影响的担忧加剧了。
- As the storm approached, fears among residents heightened with each passing hour.
随着风暴的临近，居民的恐惧感每过一个小时就加剧。
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提高, 增强
to enhance or sharpen one's sensory perceptions, such as sight, hearing, taste, touch, or smell
及物动词
- Meditation techniques can heighten awareness and sharpen focus.
冥想技巧可以提高意识并锐化注意力。
- Eating spicy food can heighten the sensitivity of taste buds.
吃辛辣食物可以增强味蕾的敏感度。
- The darkness of the night seemed to heighten her sense of touch as she navigated through the room.
夜的黑暗似乎增强了她的触觉，当她在房间里穿行时。
- Spending time in nature can heighten one's appreciation for the beauty of the world.
在大自然中度过时光可以增强对世界之美的欣赏。
- Certain medications can heighten the sense of touch, making the skin more sensitive to stimuli.
某些药物可以增强触觉，使皮肤对刺激更加敏感。
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