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Word family  noun increase adjective increased increasing verb increase adverb increasingly

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++in·crease1 /ɪnˈkriːs/ ●●● S2 W1 verb  [intransitive, transitive]INCREASE IN NUMBER OR AMOUNT if you increase something, or if it increases, it becomes bigger in amount, number, or degree 增加；增大；提高 OPP decrease, reduce The population increased dramatically in the first half of the century. 该世纪上半叶，人口大幅度增加。 political tensions that might increase the likelihood of war 或许会增加战争爆发可能性的紧张政治局面 Visits to the site have increased threefold since May. 来这里的参观者自5月起已增至原来的三倍。increase in value/price/importance etc Investments are certain to increase in value. 投资一定会升值。increase (something) by something Food prices increased by 10% in less than a year. 不到一年，食品价格就上涨了10%。increase (something) from/to something The salary is £18,600 a year, increasing to £23,000. 薪水由每年18,600英镑增加到23,000英镑。n RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say that an amount or level goes up rather than increases:The population has gone up a lot.Her investments all went up in value. —increasing adjective the increasing difficulty of finding trained staff 寻找熟练工越来越难 European leaders watched events unfold with increasing alarm. 眼看着事态一步步发展，欧洲领导人越来越恐慌。 —increased adjective an increased incidence of childhood leukaemia 儿童白血病的发病率越来越高n GrammarIncrease belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object. • You can say: They increased the price of gas. In this sentence, ‘the price of gas’ is the object of increase.• You can say: The price of gas increased. In this sentence, ‘the price of gas’ is the subject of increase. THESAURUSto increase 增加increase to become larger in number, amount, or degree 增加，提高Sales increased by 25%. 销售额增加了25%。The level of violence has increased. 暴力升级。go up to increase. Go up is less formal than increase, and is the usual verb to use in everyday English 上涨，增加〔常用于日常英语中，不如 increase 正式〕The price of coffee has gone up. 咖啡价格上涨了。rise to increase. Rise sounds a little formal and is often used when talking about the level of something increasing 提高，上升，增加〔稍正式，常用于指某事物水准上升〕The demand for oil has been rising steadily. 对石油的需求持续增加。Living standards have risen dramatically. 生活水准上升得极快。grow to increase, especially gradually over a period of time – used about numbers or amounts 增长，提高〔尤指在一段时间内逐渐增长，用于指数字或数量〕Since 1990, US imports of foreign goods have grown at a rate of 7.7% per year. 自1990年以来，美国的外国商品进口量以每年7.7%的速度增加。nThe number of people working from home has grown substantially.escalate to increase to a high level – used about things that you do not want to increase such as costs, crimes, or violence 增加，升高〔指达到很高的水平，用于费用、犯罪或暴力等不希望增加的事物〕Fuel prices are escalating. 燃料价格不断上涨。The fighting has escalated. 战斗升级了。double/triple to become twice as much or three times as much 翻一番/增加两倍Since 1950, the number of people dying from cancer has almost doubled. 自1950年以来，癌症死亡人数几乎增加了一倍。nThe company’s profits tripled last quarter.expand to become larger in size, or to include a wider range of activities 〔规模或范围〕扩大，增加The business has expanded at a rate of 15% per year. 公司规模以每年15%的速度在扩大。We are hoping to expand into mobile phone services. 我们希望能扩大到移动电话服务行业。soar to increase and reach a very high level – used about numbers and amounts, or about feelings 〔尤指数字、数量或情绪〕猛增，骤增〔指达到很高水平〕The temperature soared to 36.6 degrees Centigrade. 气温急升至36.6摄氏度。His confidence soared. 他的自信骤增。nThe singer’s popularity has soared.shoot up to increase very quickly and suddenly – used about prices, numbers, or temperatures 〔价格、数字或温度〕猛增，骤增Share prices shot up 30% over the last week. 上周股价暴涨了30%。to make something increase 使某物增加increase to make something larger in number, amount, or degree 增加，提高Being overweight increases the risk of having a heart attack. 体重超标会增加患心脏病的危险。We need to increase the number of police officers on the streets. 我们需要增加街头巡警的人数。put something up to increase prices, taxes etc. Put something up is less formal than increase, and is the usual verb to use in everyday English 提高，增加〔不如 increase 正式，常用于日常英语〕The landlord has put the rent up again. 房东再次提高了租金。They’re always putting up gas prices. 他们老是涨煤气费。raise to increase something such as prices or taxes, or levels or standards 提高，增加The bank has raised interest rates for the third time this year. 银行今年已经是第三次提高利率了。The school aims to raise students’ levels of achievement. 这所学校力求提高学生的成绩。double/triple to increase the amount of something so that it is twice or three times as large 增加一倍/增加两倍The airline plans to double the number of passengers it carries by 2015. 这家航空公司计划到2015年时使乘客人数翻一番。High blood pressure triples the risk of strokes. 高血压使中风的危险增加了两倍。boost to increase sales, profits, production etc, especially when they have been lower than you want them to be 促进，推动Growing affluence has boosted sales. 生活日益富足促进了销售。Oil exports boosted the economy. 石油出口推动了经济发展。expand to increase something so that it contains a wider range of things, or to increase the size of a business 扩大，扩展，增加The company plans to expand its retail operations. 公司计划扩展零售业务。Supermarkets have expanded their ranges to include non-food items. 超市已把其商品范围扩大到非食品类。extend to increase something such as your power or influence, or the number of things you are involved in 扩大，延伸We are hoping to extend the range of services that we offer. 我们希望扩大我们的服务范围。The company plans to extend its dominance of the world car market. 公司计划进一步提升其在世界汽车市场上的优势地位。step up something to increase your efforts or activities, especially to change a situation 加强[提高]某事物Security has been stepped up following the bombing. 炸弹袭击发生后安全措施升级。nLocal people have stepped up their campaign to prevent a prison being built in their neighbourhood.heighten to increase a feeling or effect 加重，提高The attack has heightened concerns about racism in schools. 此次袭击加重了人们对校园内种族歧视的担忧。nHunger can heighten the effect that alcohol has on you.maximize to increase something as much as possible 使最大化Businesses try to maximize efficiency and cut costs. 企业试图最大限度地提高效率并降低成本。nTo maximize the chances of a successful pregnancy, you should make sure that you eat well.→ See Verb table

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increase• Gradually the noise and traffic increased as they approached the city.• Trade credit properly controlled can increase both your sales and your profits.• The price of cigarettes has increased by 30% in the last two years.• The cut in interest rates will help to increase confidence in the housing market.• Revenue and profits have increased dramatically this year.• Gate income won't exactly increase either over the remainder of what appears to be a relegation season.• The President's popularity has increased enormously in recent months.• Some analysts say the new law could increase expectations of an economic recovery.• Health care costs increased from £1.9 billion in 2000 to £4 billion in 2001.• Major league clubs have increased in number from 26 to 28.• The excitement is increasing inside the stadium as we wait for the teams to come out onto the field.• But there is no evidence, so far, that it plans to increase its total number of warheads.• The telephone company has had to increase its workforce by 10 percent.• The company has increased its workforce to 1,500 employees• a program to increase output by 14%• The government is increasing pressure on drug-traffickers.• Breeders can increase production by taking an egg away and putting it in an incubator to hatch.• Others, including Stead, attacked the bill for increasing the arbitrary power of the police on the streets.• The Clean Air Act would increase the cost of electric power in the Midwest.• The city plans to increase the number of public housing units.• The party aims to increase the number of women elected to Congress.• High alcohol consumption increases the risk of liver disease.• Women can not increase their fecundity by taking more mates; men can.• Hormone levels increase throughout pregnancy.• The number of high school students using LSD has increased to its highest level since 1986.• The imposition of martial law will only increase violence and repression.• The melting point increases with depth in the Earth because of the increasing pressure.increased dramatically• However, during the same time, expenses increased dramatically.• Two years ago, once-stagnant rents started to skyrocket, and the value of his duplex increased dramatically.• As they started to walk on that first day the temperature increased dramatically and continued to do so.• Revenues and profits increased dramatically, and Mega achieved its 1984 plan.• Fuel costs increased dramatically during the mid-1970s and have remained high ever since, and this adversely affects many old people.• But police activity has increased dramatically in the last week.• The numbers have increased dramatically recently: until 1977 fewer than 10 a year died but by 1988 it was 130.• Immigration increased dramatically, though to the countries they tried to immigrate, the wolf-men were as welcome as wolves usually are.in·crease2 /ˈɪnkriːs/ ●●● S2 W1 noun [countable, uncountable]  INCREASE IN ACTIVITY, FEELINGS ETCa rise in amount, number, or degree 增加，增多；增长 OPP decreaseincrease in an increase in the crime rate 犯罪率的上升 Recent tax increases have affected the poor more than the rich. 新近的增税对穷人的影响比对富人的大。 the dramatic increase in the population aged over 65 65岁以上人口的急剧增加 There has been a marked increase in the use of firearms. 使用枪支的人数显著增加了。 Cases of tuberculosis are on the increase. 结核病病例越来越多。n COLLOCATIONSadjectivesbig/largeThe company has announced a big increase in its profits for last year.slight/smallDoctors have reported a slight increase in the number of deaths caused by the disease.The temperature increase was quite small.great (=big)There has been a great increase in air traffic in the last twenty years.huge/massive (=very big)There was a huge increase in emigration after the war.substantial/considerable formal (=quite big)He negotiated a substantial increase in pay for the workers.significant/marked (=definite and noticeable)Over the last few years, there has been a marked increase in tourism to developing countries.dramatic/sharp (=large and sudden)What has led to this dramatic increase in prices?rapid (=happening quickly)Recently there has been a rapid increase in fish farming.modest (=small)The figures reveal a modest increase in the birth rate.gradual (=happening slowly)Her temperature chart showed a gradual increase over the preceding six hours.steady (=happening slowly but continuously)The university has benefited from a steady increase in student numbers.a threefold/fourfold/fivefold etc increase (=an increase by three, four etc times)The figures show a threefold increase in incidents of car theft.a 10%/50% etc increaseA 5% increase in petrol prices is predicted.an annual increaseThe company reported a 10% increase in pre-tax profits.verbslead to an increaseThey argue that the abolition of the death penalty has led to an increase in the number of murders.cause/bring about an increaseThe heat wave brought about a massive increase in water consumption. NOUN + increasea price increaseWe expect a price increase of 1.4% this year.a fare increaseThe airline instituted a 10% fare increase.a wage/pay/salary increaseCanadian workers received a 5.4% wage increase.a tax increaseThe government had no choice but to impose a tax increase.phrasesbe on the increase (=be increasing)Knife attacks are on the increase.the rate of increaseThe rate of increase in the number of violent crimes is much higher than under the previous government.n THESAURUSincrease noun [countable, uncountable] an occasion when the amount or number of something becomes biggerThere has been a significant increase in violent crime over the past year.price increasesgrowth noun [singular, uncountable] an increase in the number, size, or importance of something. Growth is also used when saying that a company or a country’s economy becomes more successfulThe astonishing growth of the Internet has had a dramatic effect on people’s lives.Japan experienced a period of rapid economic growth.Many people are concerned about the enormous growth in the world’s population.rise noun [countable] an increase in the amount of something, or in the standard or level of somethingThe latest figures show a sharp rise (=a sudden big rise) in unemployment in the region.There was a 34 percent rise in the number of armed robberies.The majority of families experienced a rise in living standards.surge noun [countable usually singular] a sudden increase in something such as profits, demand, or interestThere has been a big surge in demand for organically grown food.We have seen a tremendous surge of interest in Chinese medicine.gain noun [countable, uncountable] an increase in the amount or level of something – used especially in business or political contexts, or when talking about an increase in someone’s weightsales gainsThe December job figures show a net gain of 81,000 jobs.The party has experienced a gain in popularity.The amount of weight gain during pregnancy varies.hike noun [countable] informal especially American English a large or sudden increase in prices or taxes – often used in newspaper reportsDespite a 25% hike in fuel costs, the airline made a profit last year.tax hikeswage hikesa very big increaseexplosion noun [countable] a sudden very large increase in the amount or number of somethingThere has been an explosion in the number of fast food restaurants.The country experienced a population explosion.The book caused an explosion of interest in Renaissance Italy.boom noun [singular] a sudden large increase in trade, profits or sales, with the result that a country, company, or industry becomes very successful. Boom is also used about a sudden increase in interest in something, with the result that it becomes very popularthe German economic boom of the 1960sthe Internet boomThere has been a boom in sales of diet books and videos.

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increase• a 12% increase in phone charges• a 50% increase in the city's health budget• Improved airline service led to an 18.7% increase in tourists to Africa last year.• There was an increase of about 17% in the urban population between 1910 and 1920.• An increase in the traffic marked the end of a timetable period.• an increase in consumer spending• A spokesman for the airline said that much of the cost increase was caused by tightening of security.• There could be fare increases of up to 10%.• There has been a marked increase in opposition to military action.• Not all data on hip fractures show marked increases in winter.• There will be no increase in student enrolments this year.• Sure, there has been grumbling over the price increases, but more for sport than out of real pain.• Wilson had avoided nearly all tax increases since a record $ 7 billion hike to balance the budget in 1991.• Much of that increase was in the fee portion of student bills, which are set and retained by the individual colleges.• What is the reason for the increase in gang hostility in small towns?• The Government is also understood to be divided over whether the increase in base rates will provoke a recession.• Clearly Oswiu experienced a tremendous increase in personal power and prestige following his victory at the Winwaed.• Recent wage increases have boosted morale in the company.increase in• Investments in real estate are certain to increase in value.From Longman Business Dictionaryincreasein‧crease1 /ɪnˈkriːs/ verb1[intransitive] to become larger in amount, number, or degreeManufacturing output increased 0.6% in July.Sales increased to 11.5 million tons from 11 million tons.increase inThe yen is forecast to increase in value over the next year.The oil that it uses has increased in price to $13 a barrel.2[transitive] to make something larger in amount, number, or degreeThe rail company increased the number of passengers it carried last year by 14%.He has increased the number of his licensing agreements. —increasing adjective [only before a noun]There is increasing difficulty in finding trained staff.→ See Verb tableincreasein‧crease2 /ˈɪŋkriːs/ noun [countable, uncountable]1a rise in amount, number, or degreeincrease inThere was an increase in delays of deliveries of supplies.be on the increaseDemand for low-cost housing is on the increase (=is increasing).2pay/price/tax etc increase when an amount is increased by a company or governmentTobacco use in the state fell mostly because of the rise in the cost of cigarettes as a result of the tax increase.Origin increase1 (1300-1400) Old French encreistre, from Latin increscere, from crescere “to grow”

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in‧crease¹ S2 W1 /ɪnˈkriːs/ verb [intransitive and transitive] if you increase something, or if it increases, it becomes bigger in amount, number, or degree
   OPP  decrease, reduce:
    The population increased dramatically in the first half of the century.
    political tensions that might increase the likelihood of war
    Visits to the site have increased threefold since May.
    increase in value/price/importance etc
    Investments are certain to increase in value.
    increase (something) by something
    Food prices increased by 10% in less than a year.
    increase (something) from/to something
    The salary is £18,600 a year, increasing to £23,000.
  REGISTER
    In everyday English, people usually say that an amount or level goes up rather than increases:
   ▪ The population has gone up a lot.
   ▪ Her investments all went up in value.
—increasing adjective:
    the increasing difficulty of finding trained staff
    European leaders watched events unfold with increasing alarm.
—increased adjective:
    an increased incidence of childhood leukaemia
     

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■ to increase
   ▪ increase to become larger in number, amount, or degree: Sales increased by 25%. | The level of violence has increased.
   ▪ go up to increase. Go up is less formal than increase, and is the usual verb to use in everyday English: The price of coffee has gone up.
   ▪ rise to increase. Rise sounds a little formal and is often used when talking about the level of something increasing: The demand for oil has been rising steadily. | Living standards have risen dramatically.
   ▪ grow to increase, especially gradually over a period of time – used about numbers or amounts: Since 1990, US imports of foreign goods have grown at a rate of 7.7% per year. | The number of people working from home has grown substantially.
   ▪ escalate to increase to a high level – used about things that you do not want to increase such as costs, crimes, or violence: Fuel prices are escalating. | The fighting has escalated.
   ▪ double/triple to become twice as much or three times as much: Since 1950, the number of people dying from cancer has almost doubled. | The company’s profits tripled last quarter.
   ▪ expand to become larger in size, or to include a wider range of activities: The business has expanded at a rate of 15% per year. | We are hoping to expand into mobile phone services.
   ▪ soar to increase and reach a very high level – used about numbers and amounts, or about feelings: The temperature soared to 36.6 degrees centigrade. | His confidence soared. | The singer’s popularity has soared.
   ▪ shoot up to increase very quickly and suddenly – used about prices, numbers, or temperatures: Share prices shot up 30% over the last week.
■ 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.

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in‧crease² S2 W1 /ˈɪnkriːs/ noun [uncountable and countable]a rise in amount, number, or degree
   OPP  decrease
    increase in
    an increase in the crime rate
    Recent tax increases have affected the poor more than the rich.
    the dramatic increase in the population aged over 65
    There has been a marked increase in the use of firearms.
    Cases of tuberculosis are on the increase.
     

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■ adjectives
   ▪ big/large The company has announced a big increase in its profits for last year.
   ▪ slight/small Doctors have reported a slight increase in the number of deaths caused by the disease. | The temperature increase was quite small.
   ▪ great (=big) There has been a great increase in air traffic in the last twenty years.
   ▪ huge/massive (=very big) There was a huge increase in emigration after the war.
   ▪ substantial/considerable formal (=quite big) He negotiated a substantial increase in pay for the workers.
   ▪ significant/marked (=definite and noticeable) Over the last few years, there has been a marked increase in tourism to developing countries.
   ▪ dramatic/sharp (=large and sudden) What has led to this dramatic increase in prices?
   ▪ rapid (=happening quickly) Recently there has been a rapid increase in fish farming.
   ▪ modest (=small) The figures reveal a modest increase in the birth rate.
   ▪ gradual (=happening slowly) Her temperature chart showed a gradual increase over the preceding six hours.
   ▪ steady (=happening slowly but continuously) The university has benefited from a steady increase in student numbers.
   ▪ a threefold/fourfold/fivefold etc increase (=an increase by three, four etc times) The figures show a threefold increase in incidents of car theft.
   ▪ a 10%/50% etc increase A 5% increase in petrol prices is predicted.
   ▪ an annual increase The company reported a 10% increase in pre-tax profits.
■ verbs
   ▪ lead to an increase They argue that the abolition of the death penalty has led to an increase in the number of murders.
   ▪ cause/bring about an increase The heatwave brought about a massive increase in water consumption.
■ NOUN + increase
   ▪ a price increase We expect a price increase of 1.4% this year.
   ▪ a fare increase The airline instituted a 10% fare increase.
   ▪ a wage/pay/salary increase Canadian workers received a 5.4% wage increase.
   ▪ a tax increase The government had no choice but to impose a tax increase.
■ phrases
   ▪ be on the increase (=be increasing) Knife attacks are on the increase.
   ▪ the rate of increase The rate of increase in the number of violent crimes is much higher than under the previous government.
     

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   ▪ increase noun [uncountable and countable] an occasion when the amount or number of something becomes bigger: There has been a significant increase in violent crime over the past year. | price increases
   ▪ growth noun [singular, uncountable] an increase in the number, size, or importance of something. Growth is also used when saying that a company or a country’s economy becomes more successful: The astonishing growth of the Internet has had a dramatic effect on people’s lives. | Japan experienced a period of rapid economic growth. | Many people are concerned about the enormous growth in the world’s population.
   ▪ rise noun [countable] an increase in the amount of something, or in the standard or level of something: The latest figures show a sharp rise (=a sudden big rise) in unemployment in the region. | There was a 34 percent rise in the number of armed robberies. | The majority of families experienced a rise in living standards.
   ▪ surge noun [countable usually singular] a sudden increase in something such as profits, demand, or interest: There has been a big surge in demand for organically grown food. | We have seen a tremendous surge of interest in Chinese medicine.
   ▪ gain noun [uncountable and countable] an increase in the amount or level of something - used especially in business or political contexts, or when talking about an increase in someone’s weight: sales gains | The December job figures show a net gain of 81,000 jobs. | The party has experienced a gain in popularity. | The amount of weight gain during pregnancy varies.
   ▪ hike noun [countable] informal especially American English a large or sudden increase in prices or taxes - often used in newspaper reports: Despite a 25% hike in fuel costs, the airline made a profit last year. | tax hikes | wage hikes
■ a very big increase
   ▪ explosion noun [countable] a sudden very large increase in the amount or number of something: There has been an explosion in the number of fast food restaurants. | The country experienced a population explosion. | The book caused an explosion of interest in Renaissance Italy.
   ▪ boom noun [singular] a sudden large increase in trade, profits or sales, with the result that a country, company, or industry becomes very successful. Boom is also used about a sudden increase in interest in something, with the result that it becomes very popular: the German economic boom of the 1960s | the Internet boom | There has been a boom in sales of diet books and videos.