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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++un·der·line /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn $ -ər-/ ●●○ verb [transitive] 1. LINEto draw a line under a word to show that it is important 在…之下画线〔以示重要〕2 EMPHASIZEto show that something is important 强调；使突出 SYN highlight This tragic incident underlines the need for immediate action. 这一悲剧事件突显了立即采取行动的必要性。► see thesaurus at emphasize→ See Verb table
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underline• Depending on your computer, underlined characters may appear on the screen underlined, in color, or in reverse video.• All the mistakes had been underlined in red ink.• But Whitehall sources dismissed the call and underlined Sir Patrick's own categorical statement.• The fact that he scored 20 of his team's 48 league goals last season underlines that fact.• While there is undoubtedly a demand for more golf courses, it needs to be underlined that many applications are purely speculative.• First, I want to underline the arbitrary nature of any attempt to dichotomize self-strategies into two genders.• As in Boston, this underlined the extent to which students' prior academic preparation needed to be strengthened.• The recent shootings underline the need for more security.• These questions underline the real issues to be faced by all the interested parties involved in privatisation.• Don't forget to underline the title of the essay.un·der·line verbChineseSyllable
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un‧der‧line /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn $ -ər-/
verb [transitive]
1. to draw a line under a word to show that it is important
2. to show that something is important
SYN highlight:
This tragic incident underlines the need for immediate action.
▪ 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.
un‧der‧line /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn $ -ər-/
verb [transitive]1. to draw a line under a word to show that it is important
2. to show that something is important
SYN highlight:
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