heighten
US /ˈhaɪ.t̬ən/
UK /ˈhaɪ.t̬ən/

动词
1.
提高, 加强, 加剧
make or become more intense or severe
示例:
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The tension in the room began to heighten.
房间里的气氛开始紧张起来。
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His anxiety was heightened by the approaching deadline.
临近的截止日期加剧了他的焦虑。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词