heighten

US /ˈhaɪ.t̬ən/
UK /ˈhaɪ.t̬ən/
"heighten" picture
1.

提高, 加强, 加剧

make or become more intense or severe

:
•
The tension in the room began to heighten.
房间里的气氛开始紧张起来。
•
His anxiety was heightened by the approaching deadline.
临近的截止日期加剧了他的焦虑。
:
intensifyincreasestrengthenamplifymagnifyescalateaggravateexacerbatedeepensharpen
2.

升高, 提高

make or become higher

:
•
The architect designed the building to heighten its visual impact.
建筑师设计这座建筑是为了提升其视觉冲击力。
•
The stage was heightened to ensure everyone could see the performance.
舞台被升高了，以确保每个人都能看到表演。
:
raiseelevateliftboosthoist