heightened levels
[/ˈhaɪtənd ˈlevəlz/]
noun phrase
níveis elevados
1. increased or intensified degrees or amounts of something
The hospital reported heightened levels of anxiety among patients during the pandemic.
O hospital relatou níveis elevados de ansiedade entre os pacientes durante a pandemia.
2. measurements or quantities that are higher than normal or baseline
Blood tests showed heightened levels of cholesterol.
Testes de sangue mostraram níveis elevados de colesterol.
3. intensified states or conditions of alert, awareness, or activity
Security maintained heightened levels of vigilance at the airport.
A segurança manteve níveis elevados de vigilância no aeroporto.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'heightened levels' is frequently used in medical, environmental, and security discussions. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in healthcare settings and news reports about inflation or economic indicators. In the USA, it's often used in discussions about alert levels, pollution, or social tension.
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