英语单词 | underscore |
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英美音标 | [ˌʌndə'skɔ:(r)] |
中文释义 | vt.划线于...下,强调 n.底线 |
vocabulary简明 | To underscore is to draw special attention to a fact, idea, or situation. When you're involved in a debate, it’s wise to underscore the points that best support your argument. |
vocabulary扩展 | Literally, underscore means “to underline,” or draw a line beneath a word to emphasize it. In common speech, to underscore something is to call attention to it. If a worker sustained an injury on the job, for instance, the event would underscore the need for workplace safety. Underscore is also used to mean "emphasize." During a job interview, you want to underscore any experience that relates to the job you are applying for. |
柯林斯星级 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
柯林斯解释 | 1 [VERB 动词]强调;突出;强化 If something such as an action or an event underscores another, it draws attention to the other thing and emphasizes its importance. [V n] [V wh] [Also V that] [AM 美]
in BRIT, usually use 英国英语通常用 underline 2 [VERB 动词]在(字词、句子等)下画线 If you underscore something such as a word or a sentence, you draw a line underneath it in order to make people notice it or give it extra importance. [V n] [AM 美]
in BRIT, usually use 英国英语通常用 underline |
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