Heightens Meaning in English
word · lemma: heighten
ˈhaɪtənz
HYE-tunz
hˈaɪtənz
HYE-tinz
释义
To make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable.
用法与细微差别
'Heightens' is formal and often used with feelings, senses, or situations (e.g., 'heightens awareness,' 'heightens tension'). It is not used with physical measurements (e.g., not 'heightens the building'). Synonyms include 'increases,' 'intensifies,' and 'raises,' but 'heighten' adds a sense of intensity or drama.
Spanish: intensifica - aumentaPortuguese (BR): intensifica - aumentaPortuguese (PT): intensifica - aumentaChinese (Simplified): 增强 - 提高Chinese (Traditional): 增強 - 提高Hindi: बढ़ाता है - तीव्र करता हैArabic: يزيد - يرفع منBengali: বাড়ায় - তীব্রতর করেRussian: усиливает - повышает - обостряетJapanese: 高める - 強めるVietnamese: làm tăng lên - làm tăng cườngKorean: 고조시키다 - 강화하다Turkish: arttırır - yoğunlaştırırUrdu: بڑھاتا ہے - شدت پیدا کرتا ہےIndonesian: meningkatkan - memperbesar
例句
Music often heightens our emotions.
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Loud noises heighten my anxiety.
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Spicy food heightens the flavor of the dish.
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His arrival heightens the tension in the room.
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The movie’s soundtrack really heightens the suspense.
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Giving good feedback heightens people’s motivation at work.
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