amplified

/ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈæmpləfˌaɪd] /ˈæm.plə.faɪ/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈæmpləfˌaɪd] /ˈam-plə-ˌfī/ (ame, mw)

amplified — verb

  • amplifiedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • amplifieds3rd person singular
  • amplifieding-ing form
  • amplifiededpast simple

1. to make a sound, voice, or musical signal louder, usually by using electronic eq

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to make a sound, voice, or musical signal louder, usually by using electronic equipment such as a microphone or speaker.

例句

The band used several large speakers to amplify their sound at the outdoor concert.

amplify + sound with speakers for outdoor events

Sayaka adjusted the volume knob to amplify her voice for the back row.

amplify + voice with a volume knob

同義詞
  • boost

    more informal, often used for signals, energy, or confidence rather than pure sound volume

  • increase the volume of

    more literal and descriptive, less concise

  • turn up

    informal phrasal verb, used for adjusting volume controls on a device

反義詞
  • lower

    for volume or intensity

  • mute

    to silence completely, often with a button or switch

  • dampen

    to reduce sound, especially vibration or noise

文法句型

amplify + noun phrase (sound/music/voice/signal)

用法筆記

Often used in the context of audio equipment, concerts, and public speaking. The noun form 'amplifier' (often shortened to 'amp') refers to the electronic device that produces the louder sound.

常見錯誤

❌Please amplify the TV so I can hear it better.
✅Please turn up the TV so I can hear it better.
💡'amplify' sounds overly technical for everyday volume adjustments; use 'turn up' or 'make louder' in casual contexts.
❌The singer amplified his voice without a microphone.
✅The singer raised his voice without a microphone.
💡'amplify' implies electronic equipment; use 'raise' or 'project' for using only the human voice.

2. to make something stronger, bigger, or more noticeable, so that its existing eff

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to make something stronger, bigger, or more noticeable, so that its existing effect or importance is increased.

例句

Niran's careless comments during the meeting only amplified the tension between the two teams.

amplify + tension (abstract noun for emotion)

Social media can amplify small disagreements into major public conflicts.

amplify + small disagreement into major conflict (escalation pattern)

同義詞
  • intensify

    focuses on making stronger in degree, often for emotions or sensations

  • heighten

    common for awareness, emotions, or senses; suggests bringing to a higher level

  • magnify

    can mean to make something seem bigger or worse than it is

  • exacerbate

    formal, always negative, used for problems or bad situations

反義詞
  • lessen

    to make smaller in amount or degree

  • reduce

    broad opposite; to make smaller or lower

  • dampen

    to reduce the strength of emotions or enthusiasm

文法句型

amplify + noun phrase (effect/tension/problem/concern/fear)

用法筆記

Describes how an existing situation, emotion, or effect is made stronger rather than creating something new. Common with abstract nouns such as 'tension', 'fear', 'concern', 'effect', or 'impact'. Not used for physical objects (use 'enlarge' or 'expand' instead).

常見錯誤

❌The company amplified its factory to produce more goods.
✅The company expanded its factory to produce more goods.
💡'amplify' is not used for physical size of buildings; use 'expand' or 'enlarge' for physical dimensions.
❌Eating more amplified my weight.
✅Eating more increased my weight.
💡'amplify' sounds unnatural with measurable physical quantities like weight; use 'increase' or 'add to'.