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 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++un·der·score /ˌʌndəˈskɔː $ -dərˈskɔːr/ ●○○ verb [transitive] especially American English  1. EMPHASIZEto emphasize the fact that something is important or true 强调 SYN underline► see thesaurus at emphasize2. LINEto draw a line under a word or phrase to show that it is important 在〔单词或短语〕底下画线〔以示强调〕 SYN underline→ See Verb table

Examples from the Corpus

underscore• The cultural significance of it is not really underscored.• But it is also worth underscoring both the intended and unintended symbolism of a Churchill bust.• This is further underscored in their social positions.• National defense constitutes over one-fourth of the Federal budget and underscores the high cost of military preparedness.• The report underscores the importance of childhood immunizations.• If single motherhood magnifies the problems of contemporary motherhood, it can also underscore the rewards of mothering while pursuing independent goals.

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un‧der‧score /ˌʌndəˈskɔː $ -dərˈskɔːr/ verb [transitive] especially American English
1. to emphasize the fact that something is important or true
   SYN  underline
2. to draw a line under a word or phrase to show that it is important
   SYN  underline
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ 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.