heighten
pronunciation
UK [ˈhaɪtn]
US [ˈhaɪtn]
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- vt.& vi.
- (使)变高
- (使)加强
Word Origin
heighten 加强,提高
height,高,高度,-en,使。
Example
- 1. A weakened immune system does not heighten the risks of catching a cold .
- 一个弱的免疫系统是不会提高感染感冒的可能性的。
- 2. The boeing 's new wing design claims to heighten performance while lowering noise levels .
- 波音在747-8的机翼上使用了全新设计,在提高机翼性能的同时降低了噪音。
- 3. Ad companies are constantly looking for new techniques to heighten their surveillance of internet users .
- 广告公司则不断寻求新技术以更好地加强对国际互联网用户的行为监测。
- 4. That will heighten political risks such as protectionism .
- 那将增加诸如贸易保护的政治风险。
- 5. How do we heighten our happiness ?
- 我们如何增强幸福感呢?
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