thickens
US /ˈθɪkənz/
UK /ˈθɪkənz/
动词
1.
变稠, 变浓, 变得复杂
(of a liquid) become thick or thicker
示例:
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The sauce thickens as it cools.
酱汁冷却后会变稠。
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The plot thickens with each new chapter.
情节随着每一章的推进而变得复杂。
2.
变得复杂, 加剧
(of a situation or plot) become more complicated or intense
示例:
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The plot thickens as new characters are introduced.
随着新角色的引入，情节变得复杂。
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The mystery thickens with every clue they find.
随着他们找到的每一个线索，谜团变得更加复杂。