intensifier

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in·ten·si·fi·er /ɪnˈtensəfaɪə $ -ər/ noun [countable] technical SLGa word, usually an adverb, that is used to emphasize an adjective, adverb, or verb, for example the word ‘absolutely’ in the phrase ‘that’s absolutely wonderful’ 强调成分；强调语〔一般是副词，用于强调形容词、副词或动词，如that’s absolutely wonderful中的absolutely〕

in·ten·si·fi·er nounChineseSyllable

intensifier
in‧ten‧si‧fi‧er /ɪnˈtensəfaɪə, ɪnˈtensɪfaɪə $ -ər/

noun [countable] technical
a word, usually an adverb, that is used to emphasize an adjective, adverb, or verb, for example the word ‘absolutely’ in the phrase ‘that’s absolutely wonderful’

in·ten·si·fier

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/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪə(r)/

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NAmE

/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪər/

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a word, especially an adjective or an adverb, for example

or very, that makes the meaning of another word stronger 强调成分，强化词（尤指形容词或副词，如 so 或 very）