increased

• 形容某事物的规模、数量或程度变得更大或更多。

Describes something that has become greater in size, amount, or degree.

1. Greater in amount or degreeB1formal

   Having become larger in quantity, size, or intensity.

   增加的

   • The company reported increased profits this quarter.
   • There is an increased risk of flooding in coastal areas.
   • She noticed an increased level of stress at work.

   同义词augmentedelevatedenhancedexpandedintensifiedmagnified

   反义词decreaseddiminishedlessenedloweredreduced

2. Higher in numberB1formal

   Having a larger number or count than before.

   增加的

   • The city has an increased population due to migration.
   • There was an increased number of applicants this year.
   • Increased traffic caused delays on the highway.

   同义词augmentedelevatedexpandedraised

   反义词decreaseddiminishedloweredreduced

• 表示使某物在大小、数量、强度或程度上变得更大的动作。也可指某事物本身变大或增多。

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making something greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

1. Become larger in amount or sizeA2formal

   To become greater in number, value, size, or intensity.

   增加

   • The population of the city continues to increase.
   • Prices have increased significantly over the past year.
   • Her confidence increased after the successful presentation.

   同义词augmentclimbescalateexpandgrowintensifymultiplyrisesurgeswell

   反义词declinedecreasediminishlessenreduceshrink

2. Make something largerA2formal

   To cause something to become greater in amount, size, or intensity.

   增加

   • The company plans to increase production next quarter.
   • We need to increase our efforts to meet the deadline.
   • The government increased taxes on luxury goods.

   同义词augmentboostenhanceenlargeescalateexpandintensifymultiplyraisestrengthen

   反义词decreasediminishlessenreduceshrink