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考博英语词汇语法近义词辨析100组(3)

25、amplify, enlarge, stretch, magnify, reinforce, expand

　　amplify v.扩大，增加，尤其指通过增强电压或电流使声音扩大;补充叙述(故事、事件等)。

　　We must ask you to amplify your statement.我们得请你对你的说法作进一步的说明。

　　enlarge v.扩大，多指具体物品如相片的放大。

　　enlarge photograph放大照片enlarge a house扩建房屋

　　stretch v. (有弹性地)伸展，延伸，并有可能超过限度;伸长、伸出(身体某部位)并绷紧肌肉(尤指在放松后或为了够着某物)。

　　The pullover stretched after I had worn it a few times.这件套头毛衣我穿了几次之后就撑大了。

　　Having finished their morning work, the clerks stood up behind their desks, stretching themselves.完成了早间工作之后，职员们站到桌子后面伸伸懒腰。