English Dictionary

thicken

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈθɪkən/

動詞

他動詞 自動詞

(transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of wider). / (transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous). / (intransitive) To become thicker (in the sense of wider).

日本語の意味

（他動詞）対象の幅や厚みを増すようにする、つまり物理的な厚みを与える / （他動詞）対象の粘度や濃度を増すようにする、つまり液体などを濃くする / （自動詞）対象が幅や厚み、または濃度が増す状態になる

The cyclist asked the mechanic to thicken the handlebar tape by adding more padding for a comfier grip.

そのサイクリストは、より快適なグリップのために、整備士にバーテープをパッドで厚くしてもらうよう頼んだ。

意味（1）

(transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of wider).

意味（2）

(transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

to thicken a sauce

意味（3）

(intransitive) To become thicker (in the sense of wider).

As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time.

意味（4）

(intransitive) To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

意味（5）

(transitive) To strengthen; to confirm.

This fell whore of thine, / Hath in her more deſtruction then thy Sword, / For all her Cherubin looke.

意味（6）

(transitive) To make more frequent.

to thicken blows

thickens （ present singular third-person ）

thickening （ participle present ）

thickened （ participle past ）

thickened （ past ）