emphasis
noun [uncountable, countable]-
special importance that is given to something 强调；重视；重要性 - emphasis on/upon something
Since the elections there has been a greater emphasis on education. 自选举以来，人们更加重视教育。 to put/lay/place emphasis on something 强调／重视某事 to put particular/special/strong emphasis on something 特别强调某事 Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. 现在越来越强调企业形象。 - emphasis on/upon doing something
The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. 重点主要放在学习口语上。 There is too much emphasis on reducing costs. 过分强调降低成本。 - with an emphasis on something
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. 我们提供各种信息服务，尤其是法律咨询。 There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries. 重点已经从制造业向服务行业转移。 The course has a vocational emphasis. 这门课程着重职业培训。 The examples we will look at have quite different emphases. 我们将要研究观察的例子所强调的重点很不相同。
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 ExamplesThe alternative explanation puts more emphasis on economic factors. 另一种解释更强调经济因素。 Both subjects should be given equal emphasis. 应给予两门课程同等的重视。 Education received special emphasis. 教育受到了特别重视。 Examine the events leading to the war, with particular emphasis on France's role in them. 研究导致战争的事件，重点关注法国在这些事件中扮演的角色。 I believe the education system places undue emphasis on exam results. 我认为这个教育制度过分重视考试成绩。 In recent years, the emphasis has moved away from punishing drug addicts towards helping them. 近几年，重点已从惩罚吸毒者转为帮助他们。 Little emphasis was placed on educating people about the dangers. 几乎不重视教育人们如何应对危险。 The Democrats shifted the emphasis away from direct taxation. 民主党人不再强调直接征税。 The company lays great emphasis on customer care. 公司非常重视对顾客的关怀。 The emphasis is on keeping fit rather than developing lots of muscles. 重点是保持健康而不是练出一身肌肉。 We discussed where the main emphasis should be placed. 我们讨论了主要的重点应放在哪里。 a cultural emphasis on educational achievement 注重教育成果的文化 schools that put a heavy emphasis on sporting achievement 非常重视体育成绩的学校 with the new emphasis on individuality and creative expression 把新重点放在个性和创新性表达上
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- considerable
- great
- …
- give
- lay
- place
- …
- move
- shift
- fall on something
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- emphasis on
- emphasis upon
- a change of emphasis
- a shift of emphasis
- emphasis on/upon something
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the extra force given to a word or phrase when spoken, especially in order to show that it is important; a way of writing a word (for example drawing a line below it) to show that it is important （对某个词或短语的）强调，加重语气，重读 - emphasis on something
You're placing the emphasis on the wrong syllable. 你把重点放在了错误的音节上。 He put extra emphasis on the word ‘never’. 他额外强调“绝不”这个词。 - with emphasis
'I can assure you,’ she added with emphasis, ‘the figures are correct.’ “我可以向你保证，” 她加重语气补充道，“这些数字是正确的。”
Extra ExamplesHis slight emphasis on the word ‘Lady’ was definitely mocking. 他稍稍强调“女士”，这无疑是一种讥讽。 She repeated the question with emphasis. 她强调地重复了问题。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- slight
- extra
- …
- put
- with emphasis
- emphasis on
- emphasis on something
Word Originlate 16th cent.: via Latin from Greek, originally ‘appearance, show’, later denoting a figure of speech in which more is implied than is said (the original sense in English), from emphainein ‘exhibit’, from em- ‘in, within’ + phainein ‘to show’.