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increase verb
⇨ increase (increase prices) ⇨ rise (a rate increases)increase

noun

increase ♦︎ growth ♦︎ inflation ♦︎ rise ♦︎ gain ♦︎ surge ♦︎ hike ♦︎ spiral ♦︎ raise ♦︎ upturnThese words all refer to a situation when the amount, level or number of sth goes up. 這些詞均表示數量的增加、增長或水平的提高。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an increase / growth / inflation / a rise / a gain / a surge / a hike / a spiral / an upturn in sth◆an increase / growth / inflation / a rise / a gain / a surge / a hike of 20%◆(a) significant / sharp increase / growth / inflation / rise / gain / surge / hike / upturn◆(a) large / considerable / huge / massive increase / growth / inflation / rise / gain / surge / hike◆(a) sudden increase / growth / inflation / rise / gain / surge / hike / upturn◆(a) moderate increase / growth / inflation / rise / hike◆(a) slow / gradual / steady increase / growth / inflation / rise / spiral◆(a) tax / price / wage increase / growth / inflation / rise / hike / raise◆to see an increase / growth / inflation / a rise / a gain / a surge / a hike / an upturn◆to lead to / mean / report an increase / growth / inflation / a rise / a gain / a surge / a hike◆to cause / represent an increase / growth / inflation / a rise / a gain / a surge◆to show an increase / growth / a rise / a gain / a surge■ increase [countable, uncountable] a rise in the amount, number or level of sth 增長；增多；增加◆There has been a steady increase in demand for the service.對這種服務的需求穩步增長。◆This year saw an increase of nearly 20% in the number of visitors.今年遊客人數增加了近20%。◆The figures show a significant increase on last year's turnover.數據顯示營業額比去年有了顯著增長。◆Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing).無家可歸者越來越多。OPP cut , decrease , reduction ⇨ reduction   see also increase in sth ⇨ gain verb 2 , increase ⇨ rise verb ■ growth [uncountable, singular] an increase in the size, amount or degree of sth 增加；增長；增強◆The report links population growth with rural poverty.該報告把人口增長與農村的貧困聯系起來。◆The growth in average earnings has remained constant.平均收入保持了連續增長。◆Recent years have seen a huge growth of interest in alternative medicine.近年來人們對替代療法的興趣愈加濃厚了。  see also grow ⇨ rise verb ■ inflation ɪnˈfleɪʃn [uncountable] a rise in the prices of services and goods in a country, resulting in a fall in the value of money; the rate at which this happens 通貨膨脹；通脹率◆The bank is introducing new measures to curb inflation.銀行正采取抑制通貨膨脹的新措施。◆Wage increases must be in line with inflation.工資的增長必須與通貨膨脹一致。◆Inflation is currently running at 3%.當前的通脹率爲3%。■ rise [countable] an increase in the number, amount or level of sth 增長；增多；增加◆The industry is feeling the effects of recent price rises.該行業已感覺到最近價格上漲的影響。◆There has been a sharp rise in the number of people out of work.失業人數急劇增長。OPP fall , decline , drop ⇨ reduction   see also rise ⇨ rise verb NOTE 辨析 Increase, growth or rise?In many cases you can use any of these words. 在許多情況下這三個詞可以通用◆a rapid increase / growth / rise in the number of private cars私家車數量的迅速增加 Growth is often uncountable and is used especially to talk about size: population growth is much more typical than 'population increase/rise'. It is also more often used to talk about sth positive. * growth常作不可數名詞，尤指規模的增長；population growth比population increase/rise更常用。growth更多指好的增長◆the growth in earnings / employment / demand收入／就業／需求的增長 Increase and rise are often used to talk about more negative things. * increase和rise常指較負面的增長◆an alarming increase / rise in violent crime暴力犯罪驚人的增加 Increase is more general than rise, used for things that increase by themselves or that are increased deliberately by sb. Rise is used more for things that happen to rise, rather than for deliberate increases. Price rises are seen from the point of view of the people buying things, not selling them. Businesses announce price increases; customers feel the effects of price increases/rises. 與rise相比，increase的意思更寬泛，指自身或人爲的增長。rise較多指偶然發生的而非人爲的增長。price rises表示從買者而非賣者的角度看到的價格上漲。商家宣布提價用 announce price increases表示；消費者感覺到提價的影響用feel the effects of price increases/rises表示。 ■ gain [countable, uncountable] an increase in the amount of sth, especially in wealth or weight （尤指財富或重量的）增值，增加◆a £3 000 gain from our investment從我們的投資中獲取的3 000英鎊的收益◆Regular exercise is the best way of preventing weight gain.經常鍛煉是防止體重增加的最佳方法。 OPP loss ⓘ Loss [uncountable, countable] is the state of no longer having sth or as much of sth, or the process that leads to this. * loss指喪失、損失、丢失◆weight loss體重減輕◆loss of blood失血◆The closure of the factory will lead to a number of job losses.工廠倒閉會使許多人失業。   see also loss ⇨ debt , gain ⇨ gain verb 2 ■ surge sɜːdʒ; NAmE sɜːrdʒ [countable] a sudden increase that happens in the amount or number of sth; a large amount of sth （數量的）急劇上升，激增；大量；一大批◆Economists have reported a surge in consumer spending.經濟學家通報了消費開支的激增。◆After an initial surge of interest, there has been little call for our services.開始時的一陣新鮮勁過後，對我們服務的需求變得很小。   see also surge ⇨ soar verb , surge ⇨ wave noun 2 ■ hike [countable] (informal, especially journalism 尤用於新聞) a large or sudden increase that sb makes in prices or taxes （價格或稅額的）大幅度提高，猛增◆Higher crude oil prices mean price hikes for consumers too.原油價格的上漲對消費者來說意味着物價也會大幅度提高。◆Borrowers will be hit hard by the latest hike in interest rates.新近利率的大幅上揚將使借款人遭受沉重打擊。■ spiral ˈspaɪrəl [uncountable] a continuous harmful increase in sth, that gradually gets faster and faster 螺旋式上升（指有害的持續加速增長）◆How can we halt the destructive spiral of violence in the inner cities?我們怎樣才能遏止内城區日益嚴重的破壞性暴力行爲？◆The country is caught in a vicious spiral of rising wages and prices.該國陷入了工資和物價持續上漲的惡性循環之中。ⓘ Spiral can also be used to talk about a similar harmful decrease in sth. * spiral亦可指類似的有害的下降◆The book gives a harrowing account of a downward spiral of drink, drugs and despair.這本書對從酗酒、吸毒再到絕望的沉淪之路作了令人心痛的描述。 ■ raise [countable] (NAmE) an increase in the money you are paid for the work you do 加薪；工資增長◆If I asked my boss for a raise he'd fire me.我要是要求老板加薪，他會解僱我。ⓘ In British English this is called a rise. 在英式英語中表達此義用rise。■ upturn ˈʌptɜːn; NAmE >ˈʌptɜːrn [countable, usually singular] an increase in the amount of business that is done; a time when the economy becomes stronger （營業額的）增加，提高；（經濟的）回升，好轉◆The restaurant trade is on the upturn.餐飲業正在複蘇。◆an upturn in the economy經濟好轉 OPP downturn ⇨ reduction increase

verb

increase ♦︎ raise ♦︎ boost ♦︎ intensify ♦︎ maximize ♦︎ heighten ♦︎ inflate ♦︎ step sth up ♦︎ turn sth upThese words all mean to make the amount, number or level of sth bigger or greater. 這些詞均表示增加、提高、加強。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to increase / raise / boost / inflate / step up sth by 15%, 250, £100, a third, etc.◆to increase / raise / boost / inflate / step up sth from 150, $500, etc.◆to increase / raise / boost / inflate / step up sth to 150, $500, etc.◆to increase / raise / boost / maximize / inflate prices◆to increase / raise / boost / maximize your income◆to increase / raise / boost / heighten awareness / interest◆to increase / raise / boost / maximize support◆to increase / raise / boost confidence◆to increase / raise / intensify / step up the pressure◆to increase / intensify / maximize / heighten / step up security◆to increase / raise / boost / intensify / heighten / inflate sth greatly / further■ increase [transitive] to make sth greater in amount, number, level, degree or value 使增長；增加；提高◆We need to increase productivity.我們需要提高生産力。◆They've increased the price by 50%.他們已經加價五成。◆Last month the reward was increased from £20 000 to £40 000.上個月報酬從2萬英鎊增加到了4萬英鎊。 OPP decrease , reduce ⇨ reduce   see also increase ⇨ rise verb ▸ increased

adjective

 [only before noun] ◆increased demand / pressure / spending上升的需求／壓力／開支■ raise [transitive] to increase the amount or level of sth 增加，提高（數量或水平）◆The government has promised not to raise taxes.政府已承諾不加稅。◆They raised their offer to $500.他們將出價擡高到500元。◆How can we raise standards in schools?我們怎樣才能提高學校的水準？◆Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure－we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much).沒確定之前别告訴她工作的事，我們不想讓她期望過高。◆I've never heard him even raise his voice (= speak louder because he was angry).我甚至從沒聽到他提高過嗓門兒。OPP lower ⇨ reduce NOTE 辨析 Increase or raise?In many cases you can use either word. Increase is slightly more frequent when talking about numbers, prices and figures; raise is more useful for abstract nouns such as feelings and qualities. 在許多情況下這兩個詞可以通用。表示數額、價格和數字時用increase略多；raise較常跟表示感情與品質等的抽象名詞搭配◆to raise interest / awareness提高興趣／意識 Raise is also used in idiomatic expressions such as raise sb's hopes and raise your voice. * raise亦用在raise sb's hopes和raise one's voice等慣用語中。 ■ boost buːst [transitive] (often approving, especially journalism 尤用於新聞) to make sth increase, or become better or more successful 使增長；使興旺◆The new service helped to boost pre-tax profits by 10%.這項新服務使稅前利潤增長了10%。◆A last-minute rush by Christmas shoppers boosted sales.聖誕前最後一波購物熱潮使商店營業額大增。◆Getting that job did a lot to boost his ego (= make him feel more confident).得到那份工作使他信心倍增。ⓘ Boost is always used to talk about a positive increase. * boost總是表示往好的方面增長◆to boost productivity / sales / spending提高生産力／銷售額；增加開支◆to boost sb's morale / career / confidence提高某人的士氣；提升某人的事業發展；增強某人的信心◆to boost taxes/pressure/tension ■ intensify ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ [transitive, intransitive] to increase an activity or feeling in degree or strength; (of an activity or feeling) to increase in degree or strength 加強，增強（活動或感情）；（活動或感情）強化，加劇◆The opposition leader has intensified his attacks on the government.反對派領袖加強了對政府的攻擊。◆The reforms served only to intensify the misery of the poorer peasants.這些改革只是讓貧困農民的日子更苦了。◆Violence intensified during the night.夜間暴力活動加劇了。■ maximize (BrE also maximise) [transitive] (rather formal, especially business 尤用於商業) to increase sth as much as possible; to make the best use of sth 使最大化；充分利用；最大限度地利用◆They drew up a six-point plan to maximize safety and efficiency in the use of the equipment.爲了最大限度地提高設備使用的安全性和效率，他們制訂了一個六點計劃。◆ (computing 計算機) Maximize the window to full screen.將窗口最大化。◆The purpose of the restructuring is to maximize opportunities in the global market.企業重組的目的是爲了充分利用全球市場的機會。 OPP minimize ⇨ reduce ■ heighten ˈhaɪtn [transitive, intransitive] to increase an effect or feeling or make it stronger; (of an effect or feeling) to increase or become stronger 加強（效果或情感）；（效果或情感）強化◆Fears of further racial conflict were heightened by news of the riots.暴亂的消息使人們更加擔心會爆發進一步的種族沖突。◆Tension heightened after the recent bomb attack.最近發生炸彈襲擊之後，情勢更加緊張了。NOTE 辨析 Intensify or heighten?Although both verbs can be used with or without an object, heighten is more often used with an object. Heighten is used especially to talk about feelings and attitudes; intensify can apply to actions too. 這兩個動詞帶或不帶賓語均可，但heighten較常帶賓語。heighten尤用以描述情感和態度；intensify還可描述行爲◆a heightened sense of loneliness / well-being加劇的孤獨感；強烈的安適愉快之感◆to intensify the campaign / battle加強活動；使戰鬥更加激烈 ■ inflate ɪnˈfleɪt [transitive] (often disapproving, especially journalism 尤用於新聞) to increase the price of sth 使漲價◆The principal effect of the demand for new houses was to inflate prices.對新住宅需求的主要影響是促使價格上漲。◆The profit margin had been artificially inflated.利潤率被人爲提高了。ⓘ Inflate can also be used without an object, but this is less frequent. * inflate也可作不及物動詞，不帶賓語，但這種用法不太常見 [intransitive] ◆House prices are no longer inflating at the same rate as last year.住宅價格的上漲率已不再像去年那樣高了。 ■ ˌstep sth ˈup

phrasal verb

(-pp-)to increase the level of an activity 提高（活動）的水平◆He has stepped up his training to prepare for the race.他爲準備那場比賽加強了訓練。◆Security has been stepped up in response to the recent terrorist threat.加強了安全措施以應對近來恐怖分子的威脅。■ ˌturn sth ˈup

phrasal verb

to increase the noise, heat or light produced by a piece of equipment by moving its controls 開大（音量）；調高（熱度或亮度）◆Could you turn the TV up?你能把電視機的音量開大些嗎？◆The music was turned up loud.音樂的音量開大了。 OPP turn sth down ⇨ reduce   see also turn sth on ⇨ turn sth on

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