to heighten
01
提高, 增加
to increase the quantity, intensity, or degree of something
Transitive: to heighten intensity or degree of something
例子
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。
02
提高, 升高
to raise something above its current position
Transitive: to heighten sth
例子
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。
03
提高, 加剧
to increase in intensity, magnitude, or extent
Intransitive
例子
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。
04
加剧, 加强
to become more severe
Intransitive
例子
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 could n'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。
05
提高, 增强
to enhance or sharpen one's sensory perceptions, such as sight, hearing, taste, touch, or smell
Transitive: to heighten sensory perceptions or awareness
例子
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。
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