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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++high·light1 /ˈhaɪlaɪt/ ●●○ W3 AWL verb [transitive] 1 ATTENTIONto make a problem or subject easy to notice so that people pay attention to it 使…突出，使注意力集中于 Your résumé should highlight your skills and achievements. 你的简历应该突出自己的技能和成绩。► see thesaurus at emphasize2 EMPHASIZEMARKto mark written words with a special coloured pen, or in a different colour on a computer 〔用色笔〕标出；〔在计算机上用不同颜色〕突出显示 Use the cursor to highlight the name of the document you want to print. 用光标将你要打印的文件的名称标出来。3. DCBto make some parts of your hair a lighter colour than the rest 将〔部分头发〕染成浅色，挑染 —highlighting noun [uncountable]→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
highlight• The block should be highlighted, as shown in Figure 10. 9.• The slump in the car industry was highlighted by Ford's offer of a $600 rebate on new cars.• To delete a block of text, highlight it and then press Del.• The Association's first project was to publish a 35-cent brochure highlighting nine historic sites.• Nothing else big was happening in the world and newspapers love to highlight problems that the television networks face.• This report highlights some of the problems faced by old people in winter.• But if you place the cursor on a word, double-clicking the mouse highlights that word.• Highlight the desired file using the arrow keys.• The report highlighted the need for prison reform.• Many thanks for highlighting the problem.• Now she has hit a brick wall and has written to me to highlight the problem.• Ministers are planning to fund an advertising campaign to highlight the risks of drug-driving.• But these, and the ensuing convictions and fines, have done little but highlight the scale of the trade.• Your resumé should highlight your skills and achievements.highlight2 ●●○ noun 1 [countable]BEST the most important, interesting, or enjoyable part of something such as a holiday, performance, or sports competition 最突出[精彩]的部分[场面]highlight of That weekend in Venice was definitely the highlight of our trip. 在威尼斯度过的那个周末无疑是我们这次旅行最精彩的部分。highlight from At 11.30 we’ll be showing highlights from the third round of the FA Cup. 11点30分我们将播放足总杯第三轮比赛的精彩片段。2. highlights [plural]DCB areas of hair that have been made a lighter colour than the rest 挑染的头发3. [countable] technicalAVPTCP a light bright area on a painting or photograph 〔绘画、照片上的〕强光部分，明亮部分Examples from the Corpus
highlight• Highlights of the ball game will be shown later.• Although it may seem expensive cost of getting to Florida, it will be a highlight of your trip.• A highlight of most Alaska cruises is a day spent among the glaciers.• A highlight of this performance was the contribution of the Marquis brand to the improvement in Waterford Crystal's operational profitability.• Her long blonde hair seemed to come alive in the sunlight which gave it golden highlights.• But to provide highlights without at least some explanation is equally so, since they are presumably meant to serve as introductions.• Before the game, fans were shown highlights of the season on a large video screen.• We were looking forward to seeing the pyramids, which promised to be the highlight of our trip.• Compare the highlights of the recent Test series in New Zealand.• The weekend in Venice was definitely the highlight of our trip.• August may be the best time for hitting the highlights.• The ruins of Castle Acre's Cluniac priory area one of the highlights of this section.• When I was young, Christmas was the highlight of the year.• The highlight of our trip was a stay at the Inn On Tomales Bay.high·light1 verbhighlight2 nounChineseSyllable
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high‧light1 W3 AC /ˈhaɪlaɪt/ 
verb [transitive]1. to make a problem or subject easy to notice so that people pay attention to it:
Your résumé should highlight your skills and achievements.
2. to mark written words with a special coloured pen, or in a different colour on a computer:
Use the cursor to highlight the name of the document you want to print.
3. to make some parts of your hair a lighter colour than the rest
—highlighting noun [uncountable]
▪ 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.
highlight2 noun1. [countable] the most important, interesting, or enjoyable part of something such as a holiday, performance, or sports competition
highlight of
That weekend in Venice was definitely the highlight of our trip.
highlight from
At 11.30 we’ll be showing highlights from the Third Round of the FA Cup.
2. highlights [plural] areas of hair that have been made a lighter colour than the rest
3. [countable] technical a light bright area on a painting or photograph
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verb [transitive]1. to make a problem or subject easy to notice so that people pay attention to it: 2. to mark written words with a special coloured pen, or in a different colour on a computer:
3. to make some parts of your hair a lighter colour than the rest
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noun1. [countable] the most important, interesting, or enjoyable part of something such as a holiday, performance, or sports competitionhighlight of
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2. highlights [plural] areas of hair that have been made a lighter colour than the rest
3. [countable] technical a light bright area on a painting or photograph
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。