单词 | enhanced |
释义 | enhanced (once / 1425 pages) adj As an adjective, enhanced describes something that has been increased or made better, like a weather report whose enhanced maps show viewers exactly where a storm is taking place — the old maps couldn't do that. The Old French word enhaucier means "make greater, make higher or louder; fatten, foster; raise in esteem," and is likely the origin of the verb enhance. So something that has received this treatment has definitely gotten an upgrade. In fact, upgraded is a good synonym for enhanced. So, if you find yourself flying in the first class, you would expect enhanced menu choices and a more comfortable chair. WORD FAMILYenhance: enhanced, enhancement, enhancer, enhances, enhancing+/enhancement: enhancements/enhancer: enhancers USAGE EXAMPLESThe experience left me with the exhilaration of life enhanced. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) Kudos to Seattle’s cadre of superior sound designers, whose work enhanced many a production. Seattle Times(Dec 30, 2016) Their verdict will determine whether Capobianco receives an enhanced sentence of life without possibility for parole. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) adj increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality her enhanced beauty was the result of a good night's sleep rather than makeup careful cleaning was responsible for the enhanced value of the painting Syn increased made greater in size or amount or degree |
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