词汇 aggrandize 在中文的含义

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aggrandize

US /əˈɡræn.daɪz/
UK /əˈɡræn.daɪz/
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动词

1.

扩大, 提高, 夸大

increase the power, status, or wealth of

示例:
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He sought to aggrandize his family by marrying into royalty.
他试图通过与皇室联姻来扩大家族势力。
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The dictator used propaganda to aggrandize his own image.
独裁者利用宣传来美化自己的形象。
2.

夸大, 美化

enhance the reputation of (someone) beyond what is justified by the facts

示例:
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He tends to aggrandize his achievements, making them sound more impressive than they are.
他倾向于夸大自己的成就,让它们听起来比实际更令人印象深刻。
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Some historians aggrandize the role of certain figures in history.
一些历史学家夸大了某些历史人物的作用。