deepen

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deepen /ˈdiːpən/ verb

deepens; deepened; deepening

deepen

/ˈdiːpən/

verb

deepens; deepened; deepening

Learner's definition of DEEPEN

: to become or to cause (something) to become deep or deeper（使）变深；加深

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They deepened the river so that larger boats could sail through.他们挖深了河道，以便大型船只能够驶过。
Age had deepened the lines in his face.岁月加深了他脸上的皱纹。

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: to become or to cause (something, such as a feeling or emotion) to become stronger or more powerful（使感觉、情感等）变强烈

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The experience deepened [=strengthened] his love for acting.这次经历加深了他对表演的热爱。
Her powerful words deepened our commitment to the cause.她的铿锵话语坚定了我们为事业献身的信念。
The vacation together deepened their relationship with each other.两人共度假期加深了他们之间的关系。
The mystery was deepened by her silence.她的沉默使得这种神秘感更浓了。

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[+ object] : to make (your knowledge, understanding, etc.) fuller or more complete加深，完善（了解、理解等）

This class will deepen your understanding of economics.这门课会加深你对经济学的理解。
Living in the country's capital had deepened her knowledge of politics.居住在这个国家的首都加深了她对政治的了解。

: to become or to cause (something) to become worse or more severe（使）变得更糟，更严重

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The government's policies have deepened the country's economic recession.政府出台的各项政策使该国的经济衰退更为严重。
The situation is deepening the divisions between the two groups.这种形势正在加剧两个阵营之间的分裂。

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: to become or to cause (something, such as a person's voice) to become lower in sound（使声音等）变低沉

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[no object] : to become darker or stronger in color（颜色）变深，变浓

◊ To deepen your breathing is to take more air into your lungs when you breathe.深吸气

— deepening

/ˈdiːpənɪŋ/ adjective

It confirmed our deepening suspicions that she was planning to leave.这证实了我们不断加重的猜疑，她是在打算离开。
A deepening [=worsening] financial crisis threatened the economy.不断恶化的金融危机威胁到了经济。
the country's deepening poverty那个国家不断加剧的贫困
deepening shadows [=shadows that are becoming darker]渐浓的暮色