amplify

• 动词，表示增大音量、强度或效果，或提供更详细的信息或解释。

A verb used to indicate the act of increasing the volume, strength, or effect of something, or to provide more detail or explanation.

1. Increase soundB1formal

   To make sound louder, especially using electronic equipment.

   放大声音

   • The microphone amplifies the speaker's voice.
   • They used speakers to amplify the music at the concert.
   • The amplifier helps to amplify the guitar sound.

   同义词boostintensifyloudenmagnifyturn up

   反义词attenuatemufflequietsoftenweaken

2. Increase effect or magnitudeB2formal

   To make something stronger or more intense.

   增强

   • The crisis amplified the existing tensions between the two countries.
   • Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.
   • The new policy amplified the company's commitment to sustainability.

   同义词augmentboostenhanceheightenintensifymagnifystrengthen

   反义词abateattenuatedampendecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatereduceweaken

3. Explain in more detailB2formal

   To add more information or expand upon a statement or idea.

   详述

   • Could you amplify your point about the budget cuts?
   • The professor amplified his lecture with additional examples.
   • She amplified her argument with supporting evidence.

   同义词detailelaborateexpandexpoundflesh out

   反义词abbreviatecondensesimplify