emphasize
verb(British English also emphasise)
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to give special importance to something 强调；重视；着重 - emphasize something
His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. 他的发言强调了将工业吸引到这个城镇的重要性。 The report emphasizes the need for economic stability. 这篇报道强调了经济稳定的必要性。 She emphasized the point in an interview at the weekend. 她在周末的一次采访中强调了这一点。 - emphasize that…
She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. 她强调说他们的计划意味着牺牲和辛勤工作。 - emphasize how, what, etc…
He emphasized how little was known about the disease. 他着重指出对这种疾病所知甚少。 - it must/should be emphasized that…
It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. 应该强调的是，这只是一种可能的解释。 - + speech
‘This must be our top priority,’ he emphasized. “这必须成为我们的当务之急。” 他强调说。
Language Bank emphasisemphasisHighlighting 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。
Extra ExamplesAll the arguments serve to emphasize the controversy surrounding this disease. 所有争论突出了有关这种疾病的争议。 I have been at pains to emphasize the positive aspects of discipline. 我极力强调了纪律的积极作用。 I must emphasize that this is only a summary, and the full report will not be available until next week. 我必须强调这只是个摘要，下周才能得到报告的全部内容。 It is important to emphasize this point. 强调这一点是很重要的。 The new law rightly emphasizes parental responsibility. 新法律合理地强调了父母的责任。 The foreign minister was at great pains to emphasize the role that Spain could play in the region. 外交部长竭力强调西班牙在该地区可以发挥的作用。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- clearly
- heavily
- strongly
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- must
- should
- be important to
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- emphasize something
- emphasize something
to make something easier to notice 使突出；使明显 She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. 她把头发朝脸后拢，使高高的颧骨显得更为突出。 The rising tone of his voice emphasized his panic. 他声音的上升强调了他的恐慌。
- emphasize something
to give extra force to a word or phrase when you are speaking, especially to show that it is important 重读，强调（词或短语）；加强…的语气 ‘Let nothing… nothing,’ he emphasized the word, ‘tempt you.’ 他强调说：“要抵制一切…一切的诱惑。”
Synonyms stressstressemphasizeThese words both mean to give extra force to a syllable, word or phrase when you are saying it.- stress to give extra force to a word or syllable when saying it:
You stress the first syllable in ‘happiness’. happiness 一词重读第一个音节。
- emphasize to give extra force to a word or phrase when saying it, especially to show that it is important:
‘Let nothing … nothing,’ he emphasized the word, ‘tempt you.’ 他强调说：“要抵制一切…一切的诱惑。”