| 单词 | intensification |
| 释义 | intensification (once / 23545 pages) n If you have a fear of flying, there might be an intensification of this feeling as you board the plane, and again when you take off. That is, your feelings of fear might increase or "intensify." An intensification is an increase in strength or magnitude (or intensity). Agricultural intensification is an increase of productivity per acre. The intensification of a conflict, as in a war, usually means an increase in fighting. Gender intensification is an increasing preference by boys for "boy things" and by girls for "girl things." WORD FAMILYintensification: intensifications+/intensifier: intensifiers/intensify: intensification, intensified, intensifier, intensifies, intensifying USAGE EXAMPLESThe addition of the elite troops, also known as counterterrorism forces, marked a significant intensification of the fight for Iraq’s second-largest city. Time(Oct 20, 2016) The addition of the elite troops, also known as counter-terrorism forces, marked a significant intensification of the fight for Iraq's second-largest city. Los Angeles Times(Oct 20, 2016) Matthew behaved similarly, its intensification also unforeseen and sudden, occurring just two days before it overwhelmed Haiti. New York Times(Oct 17, 2016) 1n action that makes something stronger or more extreme Hypo|Hyper roughness harsh or severe speech or behavior aggravation, exacerbationaction that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse focalisation, focalization, focusingthe act of bringing into focus refocusingfocusing again increase, step-up the act of increasing something 2n the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film) Hyper increase, step-up the act of increasing something |
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