Heighten Meaning in English

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释义

To make something stronger, more intense, or increase its level. Commonly used for feelings, senses, or situations.

用法与细微差别

Mostly formal or neutral, commonly appears in writing and news. Often used with 'awareness,' 'tension,' 'interest,' 'security.' Not used for physical height; use 'raise' or 'increase' for numbers and quantities. 'Heightened' is a frequent adjective.

• Spanish: aumentar - intensificar
• Portuguese (BR): aumentar - intensificar
• Portuguese (PT): aumentar - intensificar
• Chinese (Simplified): 增强 - 加强
• Chinese (Traditional): 增強 - 加強
• Hindi: बढ़ाना - तीव्र करना
• Arabic: يزيد - يعزز
• Bengali: বাড়ানো - তীব্রতর করা
• Russian: усиливать - повышать (интенсивность)
• Japanese: 高める
• Vietnamese: làm tăng - làm mạnh thêm
• Korean: 고조시키다 - 높이다 (감정/상태)
• Turkish: artırmak - yoğunlaştırmak
• Urdu: بڑھانا - شدت پیدا کرنا
• Indonesian: meningkatkan - memperkuat

例句

They want to heighten security at the airport.

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Music can heighten our emotions.

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The movie’s sound effects heighten the excitement.

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His comments only heightened the tension in the room.

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This news will likely heighten public concern.

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Try to heighten your awareness of what's happening around you.

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