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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++height·en /ˈhaɪtn/ ●○○ verb [intransitive, transitive] INCREASE IN ACTIVITY, FEELINGS ETCMORE THAN BEFOREif something heightens a feeling, effect etc, or if a feeling etc heightens, it becomes stronger or increases （使）加强，（使）增加 SYN intensify, → strengthen There are fears that the march will heighten racial tension. 有人担心这次游行会加深种族间的紧张局势。 Increased levels of fat in the diet could heighten the risk of cancer. 饮食中脂肪摄入量的提升会增加患癌症的风险。heighten (somebody’s) awareness (of something) (=make people realize something more clearly) 提高（某人对某物的）意识 The case has heightened public awareness of the problem of sexual harassment. 这宗案件提高了公众对性骚扰问题的认识。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
heighten• Trade tends to be protected when international tensions heighten.• The characters have a heightened and highly emotional response to events, actions and sentiments.• Publicity has heightened awareness of the threats to the environment.• Fears of an invasion were heightened by long-range bomb attacks.• Some observers say this is due to a heightened fear of crime.• To heighten his own flow of adrenaline, he ignores the advice of friends who urge him to wear a reserve chute.• Workplace 2000 demands a heightened quantity of leadership, not just a heightened quality.• Progress, as expected, was slight, although everyone left with a heightened sense of urgency about the bargaining ahead.• The divorce heightened speculation about a possible second marriage.• The concentration of labour both facilitated organization among workers and heightened the political significance of labour protest.• McKenna had me look skyward to help release a burst of alpha waves, the ones that make you heighten your awareness.heighten (somebody’s) awareness (of something)• McKenna had me look skyward to help release a burst of alpha waves, the ones that make you heighten your awareness.• This week it has launched the Depression Awareness Week Nationwide campaign to inform and heighten public awareness about depression.• Gary McCaleb, mayor of Abilene, Texas, said Brown could heighten awareness about the importance of city government.• Despite heightened public awareness in the last decade, the need for donated organs still far exceeds the supply.• This will heighten your awareness of little-word buildup, and help you revise quickly.• Police hope the bus advertising campaign will help heighten public awareness of Operation Blade.• Obviously, television has heightened awareness of the sport, but that is only half the story.• Yet the very decision not to touch only served to heighten the awareness of what could happen when they did.height·en verbChineseSyllable
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height‧en /ˈhaɪtn/
verb [intransitive and transitive]if something heightens a feeling, effect etc, or if a feeling etc heightens, it becomes stronger or increases
SYN intensify ⇨ strengthen:
There are fears that the march will heighten racial tension.
Increased levels of fat in the diet could heighten the risk of cancer.
heighten (sb’s) awareness (of something) (=make people realize something more clearly)
The case has heightened public awareness of the problem of sexual harassment.
■ to make something increase
▪increase to make something larger in number, amount, or degree: Being overweight increases the risk of having a heart attack. | We need to increase the number of police officers on the streets.
▪put something up to increase prices, taxes etc. Put up something is less formal than increase, and is the usual verb to use in everyday English: The landlord has put the rent up again. | They’re always putting up gas prices.
▪raise to increase something such as prices or taxes, or levels or standards: The bank has raised interest rates for the third time this year. | The school aims to raise students’ levels of achievement.
▪double/triple to increase the amount of something so that it is twice or three times as large: The airline plans to double the number of passengers it carries by 2015. | High blood pressure triples the risk of strokes.
▪boost to increase sales, profits, production etc, especially when they have been lower than you want them to be: Growing affluence has boosted sales. | Oil exports boosted the economy.
▪expand to increase something so that it contains a wider range of things, or to increase the size of a business: The company plans to expand its retail operations. | Supermarkets have expanded their ranges to include non-food items.
▪extend to increase something such as your power or influence, or the number of things you are involved in: We are hoping to extend the range of services that we offer. | The company plans to extend its dominance of the world car market.
▪step up something to increase your efforts or activities, especially to change a situation: Security has been stepped up following the bombing. | Local people have stepped up their campaign to prevent a prison being built in their neighbourhood.
▪heighten to increase a feeling or effect: The attack has heightened concerns about racism in schools. | Hunger can heighten the effect that alcohol has on you.
▪maximize to increase something as much as possible: Businesses try to maximize efficiency and cut costs. | To maximize the chances of a successful pregnancy, you should make sure that you eat well.
height‧en /ˈhaɪtn/
verb [intransitive and transitive]if something heightens a feeling, effect etc, or if a feeling etc heightens, it becomes stronger or increases SYN intensify ⇨ strengthen:
heighten (sb’s) awareness (of something) (=make people realize something more clearly)
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