enlarge
gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2
英语
~ 2500
义项
0 个义项
动词
A2
action
1
Make something larger
To make something bigger.
用法模式：
to enlarge [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'enlarge' with 'lengthen' or 'widen', which refer to specific dimensions rather than overall size.
近义词
expand (Often suggests becoming larger in area or scope, not just physical dimensions.)
|
magnify (Often used for optical enlargement or making details appear bigger.)
反义词
shrink (Means to make something smaller in size.)
|
reduce (General term for making something smaller or less in amount.)
搭配
enlarge a photo
|enlarge an image
|enlarge the text
|enlarge a map
|enlarge the picture
主题
daily life
|design
|photography
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- You can enlarge the photo by clicking on it.
- The company plans to enlarge its offices next year.
- He used software to enlarge the font size for easier reading.
- They decided to enlarge the kitchen during the renovation.
- Please enlarge this diagram so everyone can see it clearly.
学习者例句
- I want to enlarge the picture.
- He will enlarge the small photo.
- Please enlarge the words on the screen.
- We can enlarge the room.
- They will enlarge the map.
动词
formal
B2
action
2
Increase scope or extent
To make something have more range, power, or importance.
用法模式：
to enlarge [something]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical size increase; context often clarifies it is about scope.
近义词
extend (Often used for duration, range, or coverage.)
|
broaden (Suggests making something wider in scope or variety.)
反义词
narrow (To make something smaller in scope or range.)
搭配
enlarge one's influence
|enlarge the scope
|enlarge a project
主题
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The treaty aims to enlarge cooperation between the countries.
- She worked hard to enlarge her role in the organization.
- The program was enlarged to include rural areas.
学习者例句
- They want to enlarge the project.
- We will enlarge our work area.
- The group will enlarge its activities.
动词
technical
B1
action
3
Make a larger photo print
To make a bigger copy of a photo from film or digital image.
用法模式：
to enlarge [a photo/image/negative]
近义词
blow up (Informal term for enlarging a photograph.)
搭配
enlarge a photograph
|enlarge from a negative
主题
photography
|printing
|arts_entertainment
|technology
例句
- The photographer decided to enlarge the portrait for display.
- We can enlarge your old negatives into poster-sized prints.
- She asked the studio to enlarge her wedding photo.
学习者例句
- Please enlarge this photo for me.
- He will enlarge the picture for the wall.
- They can enlarge the old photo.
语法
词典原形
enlarge
IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
音节与重音
en - large （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (large)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: enlarge
- 3rd Person Singular: enlarges
- Present Participle: enlarging
- Past: enlarged
词族
Forms
enlarges
verb
enlarging
verb
enlarged
verb
Core family
large
adjective A1
enlargement
noun B2
Related words
largely
adverb B1
相关表达
enlarge on
1/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
formal
Give more details about something
To talk or write more about a subject that was mentioned before.
例句
- The speaker promised to enlarge on this point later in his talk.
- In her report, she enlarged on the challenges faced by small businesses.