aggrandize

[US]/əˈɡrænˌdaɪz/
[UK]/əˈɡrændaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v增加某人的权力、地位或财富;夸大或过分赞扬
Word Forms
第三人称单数aggrandizes
现在分词aggrandizing
过去式aggrandized
过去分词aggrandized

Phrases & Collocations

aggrandize one's power

增强权力

aggrandize oneself

自吹自擂

aggrandize one's accomplishments

美化成就

aggrandize the enemy

渲染敌人的威势

aggrandizing propaganda

夸张宣传

aggrandized by success

因成功而膨胀

Example Sentences

he sought to aggrandize himself through his wealth.

他试图通过财富来提升自己的声望。

the king tried to aggrandize his kingdom by conquering neighboring lands.

国王试图通过征服邻国来扩充他的王国。

some politicians try to aggrandize their power at the expense of others.

一些政治家试图以牺牲他人的利益来扩大自己的权力。

his autobiography aimed to aggrandize his accomplishments.

他的自传旨在夸大他的成就。

the company used advertising to aggrandize its products.

公司利用广告来美化其产品。

she felt her role was being aggrandized by the media.

她觉得媒体在夸大她的角色。

the dictator used propaganda to aggrandize his image.

独裁者利用宣传来美化自己的形象。

he was accused of trying to aggrandize himself through dishonest means.

他被指控试图通过不诚实的方式提升自己。

the artist sought to aggrandize the beauty of nature in his paintings.

这位艺术家试图在画作中表现自然的美丽。

it is important to avoid aggrandizing ourselves at the expense of others.

重要的是避免以牺牲他人的利益来夸大自己。

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