heighten
/ˈhaɪtən/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5813 in the learning path
增强；加剧
Definitions
v. to become stronger or make a feeling or effect stronger
增强；加剧
Example
The sudden silence only heightened my curiosity about the surprise.
突然安静下来，反而让我更好奇会有什么惊喜。
Repeated droughts may heighten public concern about water shortages and encourage governments to invest in conservation.
反复发生的干旱可能加深公众对缺水的担忧，并促使政府投入资金保护水资源。
Collocations
- heighten awareness
- heighten tension
- heighten concern
Word family
- height (n.)
- high (adj.)
- heightened (adj.)
Synonyms
- intensify
- increase
Antonyms
- reduce
- lessen
Usage tip
多用于情绪、意识或效果增强，不常指身高增长。
FAQ
- What does heighten mean?
- to become stronger or make a feeling or effect stronger
- How is heighten pronounced?
- UK /ˈhaɪtən/, US /ˈhaɪtən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
