| 词汇 | deepen |
| 释义 | deepen 1 ENTRIES FOUND: deepen (verb) deepen /ˈdiːpən/ verb deepens; deepened; deepening deepen /ˈdiːpən/ verb deepens; deepened; deepening Learner's definition of DEEPEN 1 : to become or to cause (something) to become deep or deeper（使）变深；加深 [+ object] They deepened the river so that larger boats could sail through.他们挖深了河道，以便大型船只能够驶过。 Age had deepened the lines in his face.岁月加深了他脸上的皱纹。 [no object] The water deepens toward the center of the river.水到了河中间就变深了。 2 : to become or to cause (something, such as a feeling or emotion) to become stronger or more powerful（使感觉、情感等）变强烈 [+ object] The experience deepened [=strengthened] his love for acting.这次经历加深了他对表演的热爱。 Her powerful words deepened our commitment to the cause.她的铿锵话语坚定了我们为事业献身的信念。 The vacation together deepened their relationship with each other.两人共度假期加深了他们之间的关系。 The mystery was deepened by her silence.她的沉默使得这种神秘感更浓了。 [no object] Their friendship deepened [=grew deeper] with time.他们的友谊日久弥坚。 3 [+ object] : to make (your knowledge, understanding, etc.) fuller or more complete加深，完善（了解、理解等） This class will deepen your understanding of economics.这门课会加深你对经济学的理解。 Living in the country's capital had deepened her knowledge of politics.居住在这个国家的首都加深了她对政治的了解。 4 : to become or to cause (something) to become worse or more severe（使）变得更糟，更严重 [+ object] The government's policies have deepened the country's economic recession.政府出台的各项政策使该国的经济衰退更为严重。 The situation is deepening the divisions between the two groups.这种形势正在加剧两个阵营之间的分裂。 [no object] These divisions have deepened over the years.随着岁月的流逝，这些分歧加深了 5 : to become or to cause (something, such as a person's voice) to become lower in sound（使声音等）变低沉 [no object] His voice has deepened over the years.他的嗓音这些年来变低沉了。 [+ object] Time has deepened his voice.岁月使他的嗓音变低沉了。 6 [no object] : to become darker or stronger in color（颜色）变深，变浓 The sunset deepened from a pale yellow to a bright orange.夕阳从淡黄到鲜橙红，逐渐变浓。 Rather than fading, the colors deepened in tone.这些颜色非但没有褪去，而且色调还加深了。 The sky deepened to a dark blue.天空渐暗，变成了深蓝色。 7 ◊ To deepen your breathing is to take more air into your lungs when you breathe.深吸气 — deepening /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/ adjective It confirmed our deepening suspicions that she was planning to leave.这证实了我们不断加重的猜疑，她是在打算离开。 A deepening [=worsening] financial crisis threatened the economy.不断恶化的金融危机威胁到了经济。 the country's deepening poverty那个国家不断加剧的贫困 deepening shadows [=shadows that are becoming darker]渐浓的暮色 |
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