heighten

更新时间:2026-06-21 22:38:00   栏目: 英语词典

音标

英 [ˈhaɪtn];美 [ˈhaɪtn]

意思

提高;增强;加剧。常用来表示程度、强度、数量等方面的提升,使原本的状态变得更强烈、更显著 。既可以用于具体事物,也可用于抽象概念,如情感、意识等。

造句

The bright colors in the painting heighten its visual impact.(这幅画中鲜艳的色彩增强了它的视觉冲击力。)

The coach's speech before the game heightened the players' enthusiasm.(教练在比赛前的讲话激发了球员们的热情。)

The news of the approaching storm heightened people's sense of urgency.(即将到来的暴风雨的消息加剧了人们的紧迫感。)

Adding spices to the dish can heighten its flavor.(往菜里加调料可以提升它的味道。)

The suspense in the movie continued to heighten as the plot developed.(随着剧情的发展,电影中的悬念不断加剧。)

Regular exercise can heighten your energy levels.(经常锻炼可以提高你的精力水平。)

The company is trying to heighten brand awareness through various marketing campaigns.(该公司正试图通过各种营销活动提高品牌知名度。)

The threat of layoffs heightened the employees' anxiety.(裁员的威胁加剧了员工们的焦虑。)

The beautiful music heightened the romantic atmosphere of the evening.(美妙的音乐增添了夜晚的浪漫氛围。)

Training can heighten your skills and make you more competitive in the job market.(培训可以提升你的技能,让你在就业市场更具竞争力。)

初学英语怎么运用

口语运用

描述感受:在日常对话中分享自己对事物的感受时使用。例如:“The horror movie really heightened my fear. I couldn't sleep well last night.(这部恐怖电影真的让我更害怕了。我昨晚没睡好。)”

讨论计划:和朋友商量活动安排时提及对效果的期望。比如:“We can add some special effects to the party to heighten the fun.(我们可以在聚会上添加一些特效来增加乐趣。)”

 

写作运用

记叙文写作:在描述事件发展过程中,用于强调某种状态的变化。例如:“As the competition neared its end, the tension among the contestants heightened.(随着比赛接近尾声,选手们之间的紧张气氛加剧了。)”

议论文写作:在论述观点时,说明采取某种措施带来的影响。比如:“Investing in education can heighten a nation's overall strength.(投资教育可以提高一个国家的综合实力。)”

 

学习积累

对比记忆:将“heighten”与“high(高的)”“height(高度)”放在一起记忆,明确它们之间的联系与区别,加深对“heighten”含义的理解。

多阅读多模仿:阅读英语文章、故事书等,留意“heighten”的使用场景和搭配方式,并模仿进行句子写作练习,逐渐熟练掌握该词的用法。