heightens

英 [ˈhaɪtnz]

美 [ˈhaɪtnz]

v.  (使)加强，提高，增加
heighten的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

• V-ERG （使）（情感）增强;（使）加深
  If somethingheightensa feeling or if the feelingheightens, the feeling increases in degree or intensity.
  1. The move has heightened tension in the state...
     该举动加剧了州里的紧张气氛。
  2. These latest murders have heightened fears of further attacks...
     最近发生的这些谋杀案让人们愈加担心会出现更多的袭击。
  3. Cross's interest heightened.
     克罗斯的兴趣浓厚起来。
  4. ...a heightened awareness of the dangers that they now face.
     对他们目前面临的危险的进一步认识

双语例句

• The DojoX Secure JavaScript framework heightens your ability to build secure mashups.
  DojoXSecureJavaScript框架提高了您构建安全混搭的能力。
• That heightens the emotional stakes because you know he can be killed.
  这更能加强他的心理考验，因为他知道他随时都有可能送命。
• The automation line heightens the effect. Suggestions for improving the level and efficiency in management
  自动线能提高效率。提高管理效能和效率的建议
• Of course it is not a given that new technology in the classroom heightens the learning experience; some say that including gizmos and gadgets detracts from the quality of discussion.
  当然，并非所有人都认为，在课堂上使用新技术能提高学习效率；一些人认为，将小发明和小器件带入课堂，将降低讨论质量。
• Intense contraction of facial muscles, such as those used in signifying fear, heightens arousal.
  面部肌肉的紧张收缩，比如那些被用来预示恐惧的肌肉，加强了唤醒。
• The automation line heightens the effect.
  自动线能提高效率。
• The history of the conflict heightens it.
  冲突的历史会加剧了两者之间的纠纷。
• The misconception that Americans need to protect themselves actually heightens the chance to die in a gun-related death.
  误认为美国人需要自我保护实际上增加了与枪支相关的死亡率。
• Revealing your daring side while flirting heightens your powers of attraction, especially at the start of the week.
  本周开始，大胆挑战或者卖弄一下你调情的能力，这会增加你的吸引力。
• Obviously, the fact that this is across from a school bus stop heightens the concern.
  这只公熊睡在了校车站对面，这显然加重了人们的忧虑。