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heighten
гл.
повышать; усиливать
повышаться; усиливаться
преувеличивать; раздувать
делать цвет более ярким, интенсивным
Examples from texts
Just as ridiculous and absurd as the fact that the ancients allowed the ocean to beat dully at the shore twenty-four hours a day, while the millions of kilogrammometers of energy residing in the waves went only to heighten lovers' feelings.Так же смешно и нелепо, как то, что море у древних круглые сутки тупо билось о берег, и заключенные в волнах силлионы килограммометров – уходили только на подогревание чувств у влюбленных.Замятин, Евгений / МыZamyatin, Yevgeny / WeWeZamyatin, Yevgeny© 1972 by Mirra GinsburgМыЗамятин, Евгений© Молодая гвардия, 1990
Wulfgar let them continue their gossip for a long moment to heighten their interest in the dragon’s gold.Вульфгар терпеливо ждал, прекрасно понимая, как важно сейчас разжечь интерес соплеменников к несметным богатствам.Salvatore, Robert / The Crystal ShardСальваторе, Роберт / Магический кристаллМагический кристаллСальваторе, Роберт© 1988 TSR, Inc.© С. Топоров, перевод, 2008© ООО "Фантастика", 2008The Crystal ShardSalvatore, Robert© 1988 TSR, Inc.
As the exchange rate moves away from this range, the central bank’s regular announcements would heighten the concern of currency traders that other traders will consider it increasingly risky to hold open positions.Поскольку обменный курс смещается относительно этого диапазона, регулярные отчеты центральных банков усилили бы беспокойство валютных маклеров по поводу того, что другие продавцы посчитают открытое положение слишком опасным.© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 16.03.2009© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 16.03.2009
The sight of your dear sister, however, was really dreadful; and, to heighten the matter, I found her alone.Но встреча с вашей милой сестрой была ужасна, да к тому же я застал ее одну.Austen, Jane / Sense and SensibilityОстин, Джейн / Чувство и чувствительностьЧувство и чувствительностьОстин, Джейн© Издательство "Художественная литература", 1988Sense and SensibilityAusten, Jane© Cambridge University Press 2006
Awareness of the crisis had been heightened and a foundation for effective action laid, but the concerns of those people were still neglected.Особое внимание было уделено вопросу повышения информированности о кризисе и заложена основа для эффективных действий, однако проблемы этих людей по-прежнему игнорируются.© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 годhttp://www.un.org/ 27.12.2010© United Nations 2010http://www.un.org/ 27.12.2010
In states of heightened awareness I could look back and remember everything about myself; I could give an account of everything I had done in either state; I could even remember my incapacity to recollect.В состоянии повышенного сознания я мог оглянуться и вспомнить о себе все, я мог дать себе отчет обо всем, что я делал в любом состоянии, я даже мог вспомнить свою неспособность вспомнить.Castaneda, Carlos / The Fire From WithinКастанеда, Карлос / Огонь изнутриОгонь изнутриКастанеда, Карлос© 1984 by Carlos Castaneda© "София", 2008© ООО Издательство "София", 2008The Fire From WithinCastaneda, Carlos© 1984 by Carlos Castaneda
Her flowing chestnut hair still fell about her shoulders in disarray, but that only heightened her attraction for him.Ее каштановые волосы падали на плечи — все в том же беспорядке, но в его глазах это лишь добавляло ей привлекательности.Robinson, Peter / Piece Of My HeartРобинсон, Питер / Растерзанное сердцеРастерзанное сердцеРобинсон, Питер© 2006 by Eastvale Enterprises Inc.© А. Капанадзе, перевод на русский язык, 2010© ООО "Издательская группа "Аттикус", 2010 Издательство ИностранкаPiece Of My HeartRobinson, Peter© 2006 by Eastvale Enterprises Inc.
The partnerships for sustainable development resulting from the World Summit on Sustainable Development had heightened the interest in renewable energy sources.Партнерские связи в области устойчивого развития, возникшие после Всемирной встречи на высшем уровне вызвали возросший интерес к возобновляемым источникам энергии.© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год© United Nations 2010
But he was now married; and she condemned her heart for the lurking flattery, which so much heightened the pain of the intelligence.Но теперь он был женат, и ока упрекала свое сердце за тайные чаяния, которые столь усугубили боль от рокового известия.Austen, Jane / Sense and SensibilityОстин, Джейн / Чувство и чувствительностьЧувство и чувствительностьОстин, Джейн© Издательство "Художественная литература", 1988Sense and SensibilityAusten, Jane© Cambridge University Press 2006
Strategies for heightening public interest in defending human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, need to be strengthened.Необходимо совершенствовать стратегии стимулирования общественного интереса к защите прав человека, в том числе экономических, социальных и культурных прав.© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 годhttp://www.un.org/ 15.10.2010© United Nations 2010http://www.un.org/ 15.10.2010
No malice in the unspoken question, simply a bright look of anticipation, the gambler’s fever heightened to furnace intensity.В немом вопросе не было злорадства, просто глаза блеснули предвкушением игры, возгоревшейся до белого каления страстью игрока.Harris, Joanne / Holy FoolsХаррис, Джоан / Блаженные шутыБлаженные шутыХаррис, Джоан© 2003 by Joanne Harris© Издательство Ольги Морозовой, 2007© О. Кириченко, перевод, 2007Holy FoolsHarris, Joanne© 2004 by Frogspawn, Ltd.
But isolating the Palestinian government significantly heightened the chaos in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and has effectively contributed to a deconstruction of statehood.Но изоляция палестинского правительства существенно усилила хаос на Западном берегу и в секторе Газы, и, фактически, способствовала подрыву палестинской государственности.© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 23.02.2009© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 23.02.2009
They recognized IFC's countercyclical role in the face of heightened investor uncertainty and volatility of capital flows to developing countries.Они отметили также роль МФК в противодействии экономическому спаду в условиях увеличившейся неуверенности инвесторов и колебаний притока капиталов в развивающиеся страны.© 2010 IFChttp://www.ifc.org 07.12.2010© 2010 IFChttp://www.ifc.org 07.12.2010
His head pounded; sweat rolled into his eyes, heightening the sting.В голове у него гудело, пот заливал глаза, усиливая жгучую боль.Salvatore, Robert / SojournСальваторе, Роберт / ВоинВоинСальваторе, Роберт© ИЦ "Максима", 2007© 1990 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.© В. Иванов, перевод, 2002SojournSalvatore, Robert© 1991 TSR, Inc.
The feeling was heightened by the haunting thought that once his father had been high in the hierarchy of a plant such as this. That is, before…Оно овладевало им еще больше при мысли о том, что его отец когда-то руководил подобным предприятием до тех пор, пока…Asimov, Isaac / The Caves of SteelАзимов, Айзек / Стальные пещерыСтальные пещерыАзимов, Айзек© Издательство «Детская литература», 1967The Caves of SteelAsimov, Isaac© 1953,1954 by Isaac Asimov
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Collocations
to heighten
повышать
heighten anxiety
устранять тревогу
area of heightened military danger
район повышенной военной опасности
heightened rates
ускоренные темпы
heightened threat
усиливающаяся угроза
heightened danger
повышенная опасность
heightened intelligence
развитый интеллект
Word forms
heighten
verb
| Basic forms | |
|---|---|
| Past | heightened |
| Imperative | heighten |
| Present Participle (Participle I) | heightening |
| Past Participle (Participle II) | heightened |
| Present Indefinite, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I heighten | we heighten |
| you heighten | you heighten |
| he/she/it heightens | they heighten |
| Present Continuous, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I am heightening | we are heightening |
| you are heightening | you are heightening |
| he/she/it is heightening | they are heightening |
| Present Perfect, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I have heightened | we have heightened |
| you have heightened | you have heightened |
| he/she/it has heightened | they have heightened |
| Present Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I have been heightening | we have been heightening |
| you have been heightening | you have been heightening |
| he/she/it has been heightening | they have been heightening |
| Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I heightened | we heightened |
| you heightened | you heightened |
| he/she/it heightened | they heightened |
| Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I was heightening | we were heightening |
| you were heightening | you were heightening |
| he/she/it was heightening | they were heightening |
| Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I had heightened | we had heightened |
| you had heightened | you had heightened |
| he/she/it had heightened | they had heightened |
| Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I had been heightening | we had been heightening |
| you had been heightening | you had been heightening |
| he/she/it had been heightening | they had been heightening |
| Future Indefinite, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I shall/will heighten | we shall/will heighten |
| you will heighten | you will heighten |
| he/she/it will heighten | they will heighten |
| Future Continuous, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I shall/will be heightening | we shall/will be heightening |
| you will be heightening | you will be heightening |
| he/she/it will be heightening | they will be heightening |
| Future Perfect, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I shall/will have heightened | we shall/will have heightened |
| you will have heightened | you will have heightened |
| he/she/it will have heightened | they will have heightened |
| Future Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I shall/will have been heightening | we shall/will have been heightening |
| you will have been heightening | you will have been heightening |
| he/she/it will have been heightening | they will have been heightening |
| Future in the Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I should/would heighten | we should/would heighten |
| you would heighten | you would heighten |
| he/she/it would heighten | they would heighten |
| Future in the Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I should/would be heightening | we should/would be heightening |
| you would be heightening | you would be heightening |
| he/she/it would be heightening | they would be heightening |
| Future in the Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I should/would have heightened | we should/would have heightened |
| you would have heightened | you would have heightened |
| he/she/it would have heightened | they would have heightened |
| Future in the Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
|---|---|
| I should/would have been heightening | we should/would have been heightening |
| you would have been heightening | you would have been heightening |
| he/she/it would have been heightening | they would have been heightening |
| Present Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
|---|---|
| I am heightened | we are heightened |
| you are heightened | you are heightened |
| he/she/it is heightened | they are heightened |
| Present Continuous, Passive Voice | |
|---|---|
| I am being heightened | we are being heightened |
| you are being heightened | you are being heightened |
| he/she/it is being heightened | they are being heightened |
| Present Perfect, Passive Voice | |
|---|---|
| I have been heightened | we have been heightened |
| you have been heightened | you have been heightened |
| he/she/it has been heightened | they have been heightened |
| Past Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
|---|---|
| I was heightened | we were heightened |
| you were heightened | you were heightened |
| he/she/it was heightened | they were heightened |
| Past Continuous, Passive Voice | |
|---|---|
| I was being heightened | we were being heightened |
| you were being heightened | you were being heightened |
| he/she/it was being heightened | they were being heightened |
| Past Perfect, Passive Voice | |
|---|---|
| I had been heightened | we had been heightened |
| you had been heightened | you had been heightened |
| he/she/it had been heightened | they had been heightened |
| Future Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
|---|---|
| I shall/will be heightened | we shall/will be heightened |
| you will be heightened | you will be heightened |
| he/she/it will be heightened | they will be heightened |
| Future Perfect, Passive Voice | |
|---|---|
| I shall/will have been heightened | we shall/will have been heightened |
| you will have been heightened | you will have been heightened |
| he/she/it will have been heightened | they will have been heightened |
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