increase
/ɪnˈkriːs/
CEFR level A2Topic EconomyWord #1796 in the learning path
增加；提高
Definitions
v. Become greater in amount or size, or make something greater
增加；提高
n. A rise in the amount, size, or level of something
增加；增长
Example
The bakery increased its prices again this week.
这家面包店本周又涨价了。
An increase in public transport investment could reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in cities.
增加公共交通投资可以缓解交通拥堵，并改善城市空气质量。
Collocations
- increase by
- increase to
- an increase in demand
- a significant increase
Word family
- increasing (adj.)
- increasingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- rise
- grow
Antonyms
- decrease
- decline
Usage tip
动词重音在后，名词在前；by接增量，to接终值。
FAQ
- What does increase mean?
- Become greater in amount or size, or make something greater A rise in the amount, size, or level of something
- How is increase pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈkriːs/, US /ɪnˈkriːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
