v.增加；升高；加强
A weakened immune system does not heighten the risks of catching a cold. 一个弱免疫系统是不会增加感冒的感染可能性的。
An older more experienced swimmer will shave his entire body to reduce resistance and heighten sensation in the water. 年龄较大更有经验的游泳运动员将会把他的全身收紧以减少阻力并增加水感。
The financial management must be strengthened so as to heighten economic profits. 要提高经济效益，必须加强财务管理。
heighten的基本意思是“(使)变高”“(使)增大”“(使)加强”,既可用作不及物动词,也可用作及物动词。用作及物动词时,接名词或代词作宾语。
v.增加；升高；加强
v.增加；升高；加强
