heightener

• n.heighten的变形

heighten['haitən]

• vt.
  • 增高，加高，提高：

    The enthusiasm of the audience was heightened by the climax of the play.

    全剧的高潮令观众的情绪高涨。

    to heighten the notoriety of

    提高…的知名度

  • 增加，增大；加强：

    Bad weather heightened the difficulty for them to carry out the task.

    恶劣的天气又给他们执行任务增加了困难。

    to heighten the relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries

    加强两国间的友好合作关系

  • 使(颜色等)更鲜明(或更浓)；使突出，使显著：

    White snow heightens the red plum blossoms.

    在白雪的映衬下红梅显得更加鲜艳美丽。

    His talent was heightened by his courage and decision.

    勇敢和果断更加突出了他的才智。

  • [废语]使兴奋，使兴高采烈
• vi.
  • 升高，长高，变高，增高：

    The water level is heightening.

    水位正在不断地升高。

  • 增加；变大；变强：

    The storm heightens, we have to put up at this village for the night.

    暴风雪更大了，我们今晚得在这个小村中投宿了。

  • (颜色等)变浓(或更鲜艳)；(色彩)变深；(光线)变明亮；变得更突出(或显著)：

    Her beautiful looking heightened with her wedding garment.

    穿上结婚礼服她显得更加姣美了。