en·large·ment /ɪnˈlɑrʤmənt, ɛn-/
 擴大,增補,放大


 en·large·ment /ɪnˈlɑrʤmənt/ 名詞
 擴大,擴展


 enlargement
 增大


 En·large·ment n.
 1. The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.
 2. Expansion or extension, as of the powers of the mind; ennoblement, as of the feelings and character; as, an enlargement of views, of knowledge, of affection.
 3. A setting at large, or being set at large; release from confinement, servitude, or distress; liberty.
    Give enlargement to the swain.   --Shak.
 4. Diffusiveness of speech or writing; expatiation; a wide range of discourse or argument.
    An enlargement upon the vices and corruptions that were got into the army.   --Clarendon.

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 enlargement
      n 1: the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or
           quantity or scope [syn: expansion] [ant: contraction]
      2: a discussion that provides additional information [syn: expansion,
          elaboration]
      3: a photographic print that has been enlarged [syn: blowup,
         magnification]