enhanced
/ɪnˈhɑːnst/ (bre, ipa) · [ɛnhˈænst] /ɪnˈhænst/ (ame, ipa) · [ɛnhˈænst] /in-ˈhan(t)s How to pronounce enhance (audio) en-/ (ame, mw)
enhanced — adjective
- enhancedpositive
- more enhancedcomparative
- most enhancedsuperlative
1. made better, stronger, or more useful than before.
made better, stronger, or more useful than before.
The museum introduced enhanced lighting for its evening photography tours.
enhanced + noun: lighting
Patients received enhanced care after the clinic hired two extra nurses.
The laptop includes enhanced security for online banking and shopping.
The enhanced version loads faster on older classroom computers.
- improved
broader and less formal; works for almost any change for the better
- strengthened
focuses on added force, protection, or support
- upgraded
often used for a newer or more advanced version of a product or service
文法句型
enhanced + noun
用法筆記
Usually placed before a noun. It often describes a version, service, or feature that offers more protection, detail, or support than the standard one.
常見錯誤
enhanced — verb
- enhancedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- enhanceds3rd person singular
- enhanceding-ing form
- enhancededpast simple
1. to make something better, stronger, or more effective.
to make something better, stronger, or more effective.
The new filter enhanced the sound in every online meeting.
enhance + quality/result
Fresh herbs enhanced the soup without making it too salty.
enhance flavour
Soft lighting enhanced the paintings in the small gallery.
The training plan enhanced muscle strength after six weeks.
文法句型
enhance + noun phrase
用法筆記
The object is usually a quality, effect, experience, or power that can be made better. If the focus is moving something higher on a scale such as value or status, sense 2 is more exact.
常見錯誤
2. to make a level, value, or position higher than it was before.
to make a level, value, or position higher than it was before.
The extra certificate enhanced Mei's chances of getting the internship.
enhance + chances
Winning the prize enhanced the bakery's status in the city.
enhance + status
The rail link enhanced land values near the new station.
The merger enhanced the company's position in the South American market.
文法句型
enhance + status/value/chances
用法筆記
This sense is used when something is raised on a scale, in value, or in rank. For general improvement to quality, experience, or effectiveness, sense 1 is usually better.