Language Point 16

In an intensified form ...(Para. 3)
intensify: v. make or become stronger
Efforts to reach the injured man have been intensified because of a sudden turning for the worse in the weather.

由于天气突然变得更恶劣，援救伤员的工作加紧了步伐。
The enemy's breakthrough intensified, as there was no hope for their reinforcement.

由于增援无望，敌人加强了突围。