| 单词 | heighten |
| 释义 | heighten (haɪtən ) Word forms: heightens , heightening , heightened verb If something heightens a feeling or if the feeling heightens, the feeling increases in degree or intensity. The move has heightened tension in the state. [VERB noun] These latest murders have heightened fears of further attacks. [VERB noun] Cross's interest heightened. [VERB] ...a heightened awareness of the dangers that they now face. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: intensify, increase, add to, improve Collocations: heighten a feeling Especially when you are struggling a little with your game, time in hotel rooms only serves to heighten the feeling of being under siege. Times, Sunday Times A single shrub such as a scented choisya, or even tall lilies in a well-placed pot, will heighten the feeling of enclosure. Times, Sunday Times That's because it heightens your feelings, making you more aware of doubts you'd usually ignore. Times, Sunday Times Being alone also heightens the feeling that we're all in a state of limbo. The Sun Everything that heightens the feeling of power in man, the will to power, power itself. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This could heighten the risk to the investor if the bank got into trouble. Times, Sunday Times Increases to interest rates heighten the risk of defaults. Times, Sunday Times Medics say the mix of the gas and copious amounts of alcohol can heighten the risk of having a bad reaction. The Sun But a major review of studies on the subject found it did not heighten the risk. The Sun Increasing reliance on oil and gas imports will worsen energy security and heighten the risk of disruptions as the volume of seaborne trade in oil and gas products increases. Times, Sunday Times Can he rise to the same level, amid heightened expectation and awareness of his talent? Times, Sunday Times The boost to its shares may mean investors have heightened expectations for any future deal, she said. Times,Sunday Times His anger was testament to the heightened expectations this group share. Times, Sunday Times We've just got to be careful to temper the heightened expectation. Times, Sunday Times The separation will only have heightened expectation. Times, Sunday Times Heighten security by limiting access to the giving platform, payment processors, and the giver management system. Christianity Today They said it could heighten security fears and moaned 'it's a bit of a pain to clean up'. The Sun I have no doubt he will now be withdrawn on the basis of a heightened security risk to his fellow soldiers. The Sun The government shunned supermarkets' appeals for police at their stores, meaning that grocers are covering the cost of heightened security. Times,Sunday Times Passports need such key details, especially in an era of heightened security. The Sun I have experienced their heightened sensitivities on this issue. Times, Sunday Times She added that it remained uncertain whether the brain activity was a cause or an effect of heightened sensitivity to embarrassment. Times, Sunday Times They both have been misunderstood and have a heightened sensitivity to people and life. Times,Sunday Times He notes unflinchingly his deafness, partial blindness, shortness of breath, sore legs and failing strength, but sets against them his heightened sensitivity to small wonders. Times, Sunday Times He describes how lessons left him with a heightened sensitivity to feelings, as well as a greater capacity to hold and think about these rather than being overwhelmed by them. Times, Sunday Times The motion regretted that the action could serve to heighten tension between players as well as supporter. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Privacy experts said that the plan could heighten tensions between the public and police. Times, Sunday Times Those emotions will be replaced by something else - heightened tension, suspense, maybe. Times, Sunday Times The lockdown heightened tensions between business and the government, with: ? Times,Sunday Times The growing numbers have heightened tensions, and fights have broken out between different nationalities. Times, Sunday Times Having your brand win the toughest race in the world can't help but heighten your appeal. Times, Sunday Times Instead, let your confusion heighten the appeal of the film's bitter and sultry drama. Times,Sunday Times Good state primary schools, upmarket eateries and an impressive mix of architecture heighten the appeal. Times, Sunday Times Place a towel over your head to keep the steam in and heighten the effect. The Sun They certainly don't heighten the effect. The Times Literary Supplement On most occasions, he would slightly speed up the reactions to heighten the effect. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Highlighted cheeks and wrinkles heighten the effect of sadness and helplessness, which directly emanate from the character. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some are made of sateen fabrics, which further heighten the effect of the quilting. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While this inspires excitement, it also heightens your emotions, so where events are already overshadowed by tense situations, you could feel especially anxious. Times, Sunday Times These heighten your emotions and bring dramatic changes personally and around you. Times, Sunday Times I'm standing in front of dozens or hundreds of people, which makes the speaking moment intense for me; adrenaline races through my system, heightening my emotion, energy, and memory. Christianity Today I've kept it very simple but the strings give it a feeling of refinement and also heighten the emotions in the song. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This would heighten the need to plan for a no-deal scenario. The Sun Although the bridge proved vital to the city's development, the floods of 1893, 1913 and 1930 began to heighten the need for a new bridge that could withstand periodic flooding. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The likelihood of spin featuring often in the series heightens the need for a quality gloveman behind the stumps. Times, Sunday Times Failed plans to build a dam on the river in 1897, combined with a series of droughts, heightened the need for controlling the river. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The rain delays only served to heighten the sense that something special was just around the corner. Times, Sunday Times The scale of this wealthy singleton pad would also be hard to emulate — part of the fifth floor was removed and a gallery installed to heighten the sense of space. Times, Sunday Times Often details would be kept obscure to heighten the sense of mystery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Language barriers, stark differences in public hygiene, traffic safety, food accessibility and quality may heighten the sense of disconnection from the surroundings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The subjugation of a planet familiar to the audience was used to heighten the sense of danger and the stakes for the characters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Previous studies have linked short stature to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This risk is heightened by its operation in a highly competitive arena. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Older data pointed to heightened risk of low birth weight and other nonoptimal outcomes among very young mothers. The Developing Child (7th edn.) (1995) Translations: Chinese: 加剧 Japanese: 高める/高まる |
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