[with obj.]make (something) higher 加高,提高,增高 ■make or become more intense 增强,变强 [with obj.]the pleasure was heightened by the sense of guilt that accompanied it. 伴之而来的内疚之情增强了这份愉悦感。 [as adj. heightened]the heightened colour of her face. 她脸上绯红。 [no obj.]concern over CFCs has heightened. 对含氯氟烃的关注更多了。