enhance
enhance — verb
1. to make something better by adding to its value, attractiveness, or effectivenes
to make something better by adding to its value, attractiveness, or effectiveness, especially when it is already of a good standard.
The new curtains enhanced the warm feeling of the room.
enhance + noun phrase (appearance, feeling)
Andrei added fresh herbs to enhance the flavour of the soup.
A good night's sleep can enhance your ability to focus during the day.
The company invested in better lighting to enhance the appearance of its store.
Taking a photo with a plain background can enhance the subject of the picture.
- improve
more general and less formal than enhance; can be used for fixing something bad as well as making something better
- boost
suggests a quick increase in amount or level, often temporary; less formal
- heighten
used more for emotions, sensations, or awareness; more literary
- enrich
focuses on adding valuable content or depth, especially in cultural, educational, or sensory contexts
- diminish
to make something seem less or reduce its value
- detract from
to make something seem less attractive or impressive
文法句型
enhance + noun phrase
用法筆記
Unlike improve, enhance usually implies that the thing being changed is already good and is being made even better. It is often used with abstract nouns such as quality, value, reputation, and experience.