• vt. 強(qiáng)調(diào)，著重

em-, 進(jìn)入，使。-phas, 顯現(xiàn)，詞源同phase, photo, phantasm.

emphasize (v.)

1765, from emphasis + -ize. Related: Emphasized; emphasizing.

1. I tried to emphasize my good points without sounding boastful.

我在強(qiáng)調(diào)自己的優(yōu)點(diǎn)時(shí)盡量不讓人覺得是在自我吹噓。

來自《權(quán)威詞典》

2. The story was used to emphasize the humanity of Jesus.

人們用這個(gè)故事來強(qiáng)調(diào)耶穌人性的一面。

來自《權(quán)威詞典》

3. Economists emphasize measurable quantities — the number of jobs, the per capita income.

經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)家看重的是可測定的量——崗位數(shù)量、人均收入等。

來自柯林斯例句

4. A small dram of whisky may be prescribed by doctors for those over 60 to help them sleep. It is vital though to emphasize that "small" is the operative word.

醫(yī)生可以建議60歲以上的老人少量地喝點(diǎn)威士忌以改善睡眠，然而至關(guān)重要的是必須強(qiáng)調(diào)“少量”這個(gè)關(guān)鍵詞。

來自柯林斯例句

5. You should also include some carnations to emphasize your underlying meaning. "

另外要配上石竹花來加重這涵意的力量. ”

來自漢英文學(xué) - 圍城