enlarge
/ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/ · /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3477 in the learning path
扩大；放大
Definitions
v. To become bigger or make something bigger.
扩大；放大
Example
Could you enlarge this photo so we can frame it?
你能把这张照片放大，好让我们装框吗？
The council plans to enlarge the public library to accommodate growing demand for quiet study spaces.
市政委员会计划扩建公共图书馆，以满足对安静学习空间日益增长的需求。
Collocations
- enlarge a photo
- enlarge an image
- enlarge on a point
Word family
- enlargement (n.)
- enlarged (adj.)
Synonyms
- expand
- magnify
Antonyms
- shrink
- reduce
Usage tip
enlarge指扩大；enlarge on指进一步详述。
FAQ
- What does enlarge mean?
- To become bigger or make something bigger.
- How is enlarge pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/, US /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
