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heighten

/ˈhaɪtən/ American
  • v. 提高, 加强
Definition
  • v. to become or make something greater, stronger, or more intense
Example
The dark music helped heighten the tension in the movie.
阴郁的音乐让电影里的紧张气氛更加浓烈。