The attack comes amid heightened tension in the region.在该地区日趋紧张的气氛下, 袭击终于爆发了。

heightened emotions过激的情感

She looked at him with heightened interest.她兴趣浓厚地看着他。

This gave her a heightened awareness of the dangers that they now face.这使她强烈地意识到他们所面临的危险。