enlarge

• 动词，表示使某物在尺寸、规模、数量或容量上变大或增多。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something larger or more extensive in size, scope, or capacity.

1. Make biggerB1formal

   To make something larger in size, scale, or capacity.

   扩大

   • They plan to enlarge the kitchen by knocking down a wall.
   • The company enlarged its warehouse to store more goods.
   • You can enlarge the photo by clicking on it.

   同义词amplifyaugmentbroadendilateexpandextendincreasemagnifyswellwiden

   反义词contractdecreasediminishminifyreduceshrink

2. Expand or increaseB2formal

   To increase the scope, extent, or amount of something.

   扩大

   • The government aims to enlarge the country's export market.
   • She enlarged her vocabulary by reading extensively.
   • The university plans to enlarge its research program.

   同义词amplifyaugmentboostbroadenenhanceexpandextendincreasemagnifyswellwiden

   反义词contractdecreasediminishlessenreduceshrink