| 释义 |
am·pli·fy
\ˈampləˌfī, ˈaam-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Middle English amplifien, from Middle French amplifier, from Latin amplificare, from amplus ample + -ficare -fy — more at ample
transitive verb
1. : to enlarge, expand, or extend (a statement or other expression of idea in words) by addition of detail or illustration or by logical development
2.
a. obsolete : to enlarge in size or capacity
b. : to increase or extend (as in amount, importance, or intensity)
< knowledge >
< amplify the jurisdiction of a court >
c. archaic : overstress, exaggerate
3. : to utilize (an input of voltage, current, or power) so as to obtain an output of greater magnitude through the relay action of a transducer
intransitive verb
: to explain in greater detail or expand or extend one's remarks or ideas
< amplify on his remarks >
Synonyms: see expand |