enlarged

• 形容某物在大小、规模或容量上被增大或扩大。

Describes something that has been made larger in size, scope, or capacity.

1. Increased in sizeB1formal

   Made larger in size, scope, or capacity.

   扩大的

   • The doctor noticed an enlarged lymph node during the examination.
   • The company has an enlarged workforce after the merger.
   • The photograph was enlarged to fit the frame.

   同义词augmentedexpandedextendedincreasedmagnified

   反义词compressedcontracteddecreaseddiminishedreduced

2. Expanded or extendedB2formal

   Made more comprehensive or extensive.

   扩展的

   • The new edition includes an enlarged glossary.
   • The city council approved an enlarged budget for public transport.
   • The report provides an enlarged analysis of the market trends.

   同义词augmentedexpandedextendedincreased

   反义词compressedcontractednarrowedreduced

• 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