新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

magnify

英  [ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • magnifies , magnifying , magnified

    1[T 及物动词] 放大

    To magnify an object means to make it appear larger than it really is, by means of a special lens or mirror.

    近义词

    enlarge

    双语例句

    例:

    This version of the Digges telescope magnifies images 11 times.

    这种型号的迪格斯望远镜能将图像放大11倍。

    例:

    A lens would magnify the picture so it would be like looking at a large TV screen.

    透镜会把图像放大,这样就会像看大电视屏幕。

    例:

    magnifying lenses.

    放大镜。

    2[T 及物动词] 加剧 , 增强

    To magnify something means to increase its effect, size, loudness, or intensity.

    双语例句

    例:

    Poverty and human folly magnify natural disasters.

    贫穷和人类的愚蠢会加剧自然灾难。

    3[T 及物动词] 夸大

    If you magnify something, you make it seem more important or serious than it really is.

    近义词

    exaggerate

    双语例句

    例:

    They do not grasp the broad situation and spend their time magnifying ridiculous details.

    他们没有把握大局而把时间花费在夸大荒谬的细节上。

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