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intensify

/ɪntɛnsəfaɪ/

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to become or make something stronger

加强；加剧

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The storm may intensify as it moves toward the coast.
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暴风雨向海岸移动时可能会增强。
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Pronunciation: /ɪntɛnsəfaɪ/

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