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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++em·pha·sis /ˈemfəsɪs/ ●●○ W2 AWL noun (plural emphases /-siːz/) [countable, uncountable] 1 EMPHASIZEspecial attention or importance 重点，重要性；强调emphasis on In Japan there is a lot of emphasis on politeness. 在日本人们非常注重礼节。put/place emphasis on something The course places emphasis on practical work. 这门课程重视实践。 a change of emphasis in government policy 政府政策重心的变化2 SLspecial importance that is given to a word or phrase by saying it louder or higher, or by printing it in a special way 〔单词或短语的〕重读，重音；强调 → stressemphasis on The emphasis should be on the first syllable. 重音应落在第一个音节。 ‘And I can assure you, ’ she said with emphasis, ‘that he is innocent.’ “我可以向你保证，”她加重语气说道，“他是无辜的。n COLLOCATIONSverbsput emphasis on somethingWe need to put greater emphasis on planning.The airline is accused of placing more emphasis on profit than on safety.place/lay emphasis on something formalThe coach has placed the emphasis firmly on youth by including three teenagers in the team.give emphasis to somethingSince league tables were introduced, schools have given even greater emphasis to exam results.shift the emphasis (=change the emphasis to something else)With drug addicts, we need to shift the emphasis from punishment to treatment.add emphasis (=make an opinion or fact seem more important)Put bullet points before each statement to add emphasis.the emphasis shifts/moves (=changes)The emphasis is now shifting away from oil towards renewable sources of energy.adjectivesgreat emphasisThe company places great emphasis on customer care.a strong/heavy emphasisThere is a strong emphasis on research in the university.the main emphasisThe main emphasis must be on quality, not quantity.particular/special emphasisThe new legislation places particular emphasis on energy conservation.increased/increasing emphasisRecently, there has been an increasing emphasis on creating more jobs.considerable emphasisMost religions put considerable emphasis on the importance of marriage.phrasesa change of emphasis (also a shift in emphasis)There has been a change of emphasis in the government’s foreign policy.Examples from the Corpus
emphasis• There has been an emphasis on, and lauding of, the continuity and stability.• Claire ranges back and forth at the foot of the bed, throwing her arms around for emphasis.• Bills completed by 1980 laid special emphasis on recycling and energy conversion.• The emphasis should be on the first syllable.• The emphasis was on what the student had to do that day and what might be accomplished.• The emphasis was to be mainly on placements in inner city areas.• The emphasis will be on real situations, real problems and real solutions.• It is worth examining briefly some of the possible explanations for this emphasis on remedial law.• This emphasis on worship is at the heart of the gospel itself.emphasis on• Menu items have a Southern flair, with an emphasis on fresh fish.Origin emphasis (1500-1600) Latin Greek, from emphainein “to show”em·pha·sis noun →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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em‧pha‧sis S3 W2 AC /ˈemfəsəs, ˈemfəsɪs/
noun (plural emphases /-siːz/) [uncountable and countable]
emphasis on
In Japan there is a lot of emphasis on politeness.
put/place emphasis on something
The course places emphasis on practical work.
a change of emphasis in government policy
2. special importance that is given to a word or phrase by saying it louder or higher, or by printing it in a special way ⇨ stress
emphasis on
The emphasis should be on the first syllable.
‘And I can assure you,’ she said with emphasis, ‘that he is innocent.’
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▪put emphasis on something We need to put greater emphasis on planning. | The airline is accused of placing more emphasis on profit than on safety.
▪place/lay emphasis on something formal The coach has placed the emphasis firmly on youth by including three teenagers in the team.
▪give emphasis to something Since league tables were introduced, schools have given even greater emphasis to exam results.
▪shift the emphasis (=change the emphasis to something else) With drug addicts, we need to shift the emphasis from punishment to treatment.
▪add emphasis (=make an opinion or fact seem more important) Put bullet points before each statement to add emphasis.
▪the emphasis shifts/moves (=changes) The emphasis is now shifting away from oil towards renewable sources of energy.
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▪great emphasis The company places great emphasis on customer care.
▪a strong/heavy emphasis There is a strong emphasis on research in the university.
▪the main emphasis The main emphasis must be on quality, not quantity.
▪particular/special emphasis The new legislation places particular emphasis on energy conservation.
▪increased/increasing emphasis Recently, there has been an increasing emphasis on creating more jobs.
▪considerable emphasis Most religions put considerable emphasis on the importance of marriage.
■ phrases
▪a change of emphasis (also a shift in emphasis ) There has been a change of emphasis in the government’s foreign policy.
em‧pha‧sis S3 W2 AC /ˈemfəsəs, ˈemfəsɪs/
noun (plural emphases /-siːz/) [uncountable and countable] Date: 1500-1600
Language: Latin
Origin: Greek, from emphainein 'to show'
1. special attention or importanceLanguage: Latin
Origin: Greek, from emphainein 'to show'
emphasis on
put/place emphasis on something
2. special importance that is given to a word or phrase by saying it louder or higher, or by printing it in a special way ⇨ stress
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Highlighting an important point 强调重点
◆ This case emphasizes /highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.这个事例凸显出经理与员工之间坦诚交流的重要性。 ◆ Effective communication skills are essential /crucial /vital .有效的交流技巧是至关重要的。 ◆ It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.应该注意的是本研究只考查了言语交流，在此没有涉及非言语交流。 ◆ It is important to remember that /An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.非言语交流在传递信息过程中起着重要的作用，记住这一点非常重要。 ◆ Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially /above all , the effectiveness with which you listen.交流不仅涉及使用的词语，同时也涉及身体语言，尤其与能否有效听取对方的话有关。 ◆ I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.我想让大家注意倾听在有效交流中扮演的角色。 ◆ Choose your words carefully: in particular , avoid confusing and ambiguous language.注意用词，特别是避免使用令人费解和有歧义的语言。 ◆ Finally, and perhaps most importantly , you must learn to listen as well as to speak.最后，也许是最重要的，你不仅要学会说还要学会听。