magnify
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/ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/
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/ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/
to make something look bigger
The lens will magnify the tiny object so you can see it clearly.
这个镜头会放大微小的物体,让你能看清楚。
to make something bigger, louder, or stronger
The speakers magnify the sound so everyone can hear it.
扬声器会放大声音,让每个人都能听到。
to make something seem more important or serious than it is
People often magnify small problems and make them seem worse.
人们常常夸大一些小问题,让它们看起来更严重。