heighten

US /ˈhaɪ.t̬ən/
UK /ˈhaɪ.t̬ən/
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1.

提高, 加強, 加劇

make or become more intense or severe

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The tension in the room began to heighten.
房間裡的氣氛開始緊張起來。
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His anxiety was heightened by the approaching deadline.
臨近的截止日期加劇了他的焦慮。
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2.

升高, 提高

make or become higher

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The architect designed the building to heighten its visual impact.
建築師設計這座建築是為了提升其視覺衝擊力。
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The stage was heightened to ensure everyone could see the performance.
舞台被升高了，以確保每個人都能看到表演。
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