magnify /ˈmægnəˌfaɪ/ verb magnifies; magnified; magnifying
magnifies; magnified; magnifying
Learner's definition of MAGNIFY
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a : to make (something) greater增大；增强 -
The sound was magnified by the calm air.平静的空气使声音更响亮。
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Their health problems have been magnified [=worsened] by unsanitary living conditions.不卫生的生活环境加剧了他们的健康问题。
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Her successful handling of the crisis has magnified [=increased, improved] her chances to win reelection.她对危机的成功处理增加了她竞选连任获胜的机会。
b : to make (something) seem greater or more important than it is夸大 2
: to make (something) appear larger放大 — magnifier
/ˈmægnəˌfajɚ/ noun, plural magnifiers [count]