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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++em·pha·size (also emphasise British English) /ˈemfəsaɪz/ ●●○ W2 AWL verb [transitive] 1 EMPHASIZEto say something in a strong way 强调，着重 SYN stress The report emphasizes the importance of improving safety standards. 报告强调了改进安全标准的重要性。 Logan made a speech emphasizing the need for more volunteers. 罗根发表演讲，强调需要更多的志愿者。emphasize that/how The prime minister emphasized that there are no plans to raise taxes. 首相强调并无增税计划。2. to say a word or phrase louder or higher than others to give it more importance 重读〔单词或短语〕 SYN stress3 to make something more noticeable 使明显，使突出 SYN accentuate The dress emphasized the shape of her body. 这条连衣裙凸显了她的体形。 THESAURUSemphasize to say strongly or show clearly that a fact, idea etc is especially important 强调，着重Our company emphasizes the need for good communication between staff. 我公司强调员工间良好沟通的必要性。stress to emphasize something when you are talking about a subject 强调，着重Most schools stress the importance of parental involvement in their child’s learning. 大多数学校强调家长参与对孩子学习的重要性。He stressed the need for parents to listen to their children. 他着重指出，家长需要倾听孩子的心声。highlight to show that something is important, so that people will pay special attention to it 使突出，使注意力集中于This case highlights the need for tougher laws on gun ownership. 这宗案件突显出有必要对私人持枪制定更为严厉的法律。The report highlights the decline in the numbers of native plants and insects. 报告强调当地植物及昆虫的数量有所减少。underline/underscore to help to show clearly that a fact is true, especially a fact that is already known 强调〔尤指已知事实〕，使突出These attacks underline the fact that the security situation here remains fragile. 这些袭击案突显出这里的治安依然薄弱。nThe president’s speech repeatedly underscored the progress that has been made.accentuate to show something clearly and make it easier to notice 使突出，强调The recent economic crisis has accentuated the gap between the rich and the poor. 最近的经济危机使贫富差距尤显突出。overemphasize to emphasize something too much 过分强调，过于重视The relation between food and health is often overemphasized in my view. 在我看来，食品与健康之间的关系被过分强调了。play up to emphasize something and make it seem more important than it really is, especially to get advantages for yourself 夸大，大肆渲染The story has been played up by the media. 此事被媒体大肆宣传。The Labour party had a great time playing up the Conservatives’ problems. 工党抓住保守党的问题大做文章。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
emphasize• No one technique works for everyone, he emphasizes.• This aspect was emphasized by the title of his paper on Penicillium.• What is being emphasized here is the fact that the two terms should not cause the proposal author confusion.• Other well-known writers emphasize not the failures of servants, but the tyranny of masters.• But in this case, they emphasize, short term may mean just a few months.• However it should be emphasized that nominal responsibility is not necessarily indicative of time devoted to training.• My teacher always emphasized the importance of studying hard.• When applying for a job, make sure you emphasize the interests and leisure activities that an employer would find relevant.• She emphasized the "Ms." when she introduced herself.• Intransigence and personal suffering highlighted the principle at stake and emphasized the need of fighting for it.emphasizes ... importance• Step seven emphasizes the importance of humility in maintaining sobriety.• Axelrod also emphasizes the importance of predictability and ritual in maintaining a stable pattern of mutual trust.• This emphasizes the importance of the cell's internal programme.• This latter step emphasizes the importance which you attach to the whole process.em·pha·size verb →THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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em‧pha‧size S3 W2 AC
(also emphasise British English) /ˈemfəsaɪz/ verb [transitive]1. to say something in a strong way
SYN stress:
The report emphasizes the importance of improving safety standards.
Logan made a speech emphasizing the need for more volunteers.
emphasize that/how
The Prime Minister emphasized that there are no plans to raise taxes.
2. to say a word or phrase louder or higher than others to give it more importance
SYN stress
3. to make something more noticeable
SYN accentuate:
The dress emphasized the shape of her body.
▪ emphasize to say strongly or show clearly that a fact, idea etc is especially important: Our company emphasizes the need for good communication between staff.
▪stress to emphasize something when you are talking about a subject: Most schools stress the importance of parental involvement in their child’s learning. | He stressed the need for parents to listen to their children.
▪highlight to show that something is important, so that people will pay special attention to it: This case highlights the need for tougher laws on gun ownership. | The report highlights the decline in the numbers of native plants and insects.
▪underline/underscore to help to show clearly that a fact is true, especially a fact that is already known: These attacks underline the fact that the security situation here remains fragile. | The president’s speech repeatedly underscored the progress that has been made.
▪accentuate to show something clearly and make it easier to notice: The recent economic crisis has accentuated the gap between the rich and the poor.
▪overemphasize to emphasize something too much: The relation between food and health is often overemphasized in my view.
▪play up to emphasize something and make it seem more important than it really is, especially to get advantages for yourself: The story has been played up by the media. | The Labour party had a great time playing up the Conservatives’ problems.
em‧pha‧size S3 W2 AC
(also emphasise British English) /ˈemfəsaɪz/ verb [transitive]1. to say something in a strong way SYN stress:
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2. to say a word or phrase louder or higher than others to give it more importance
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3. to make something more noticeable
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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。
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stress to give extra force to a word or syllable when saying it 指重读、用重音读（单词或音节） ：◆ You stress the first syllable in 'happiness'. * happiness 一词重读第一个音节。 emphasize to give extra force to a word or phrase when saying it, especially to show that it is important 指重读、强调（词或短语）、加强语气 ：◆ 'Let nothing … nothing,' he emphasized the word, 'tempt you.' 他强调说：“要抵制一切…一切的诱惑。”