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单词 enhance
释义 en·hance
\ə̇nˈhan(t)s, en-, -haa(ə)n-, -hain-, -hȧn-\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English enhauncen, from Anglo-French enhauncer, alteration of Old French enhaucier, from en- en- (I) + haucier to raise, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin altiare, from altus high — more at old
1. obsolete
 a. : raise, lift
 b. : to exalt especially in rank or spirit; also : extol
2. : advance, augment, elevate, heighten, increase
 < our pleasure was enhanced by our hostess's care >
 < his gracious courtesy enhanced his scholarship >
3.
 a. : to increase the worth or value of
  < an estate enhanced by careful management >
 b. : ornament, beautify
  < proposed to enhance the paneling with gilt medallions >
  < a young girl should avoid trying to enhance her looks with heavy makeup >
Synonyms: see intensify
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