increase n. 增加，增大，增长vt. 增加，加大vi. 增加，繁殖

例句：There was a steady increase in population after the war.

战争之后，人口在不断增长中。

boost v. 推进

例句：Edward is not very cheerful; he needs a holiday to boost him up.

爱德华精神欠佳，他需要度假以振作起来。

augment v. 增加，增大n. 增加

例句：Alex augments his income by teaching in the evenings and weekends.

亚历克斯晚上和周末去教书以增加收入。

enhance vt. 提高，增强vi. 提高，上涨

例句：Beautiful coloured illustrations enhanced the attraction of thetextbook.

漂亮的彩色插图提高了这本书的吸引力。

diminish v. （使）减少，（使）变小

例句：Only uniform distribution of the expeditions will significantlydiminish the risk of bad weather

只有将考察队簟匀分开才能大大减少恶劣天气的严重影响。

shrink v. 收缩，（使）皱缩，缩小

例句：When Bruce's influence began to shrink, his wealth also decreased.

当布鲁斯的影响缩小时，他的财富也减少了。