highlight
verb- highlight something
to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention 突出；强调 The report highlighted the importance of exercise to maintain a healthy body. 报告强调了锻炼对保持健康身体的重要性。 Students highlighted the need for better communication between staff. 学生们强调员工之间需要更好的沟通。 to highlight the major problems/issues 突出主要问题 This study highlights the fact that couples are keen to assist others. 这项研究强调了这样一个事实，即夫妇都渴望帮助他人。
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 incident has sadly only served to highlight the differences within the party. 令人痛心的是，这一事件只是凸显了政党内部存在的种种分歧。 He highlighted the case of Harry Farr, 25, who was executed for cowardice in 1916. 他特别举出了哈里·法尔1916年25岁时因怯懦而被处决的例子。 The earthquake highlighted the vulnerability of elevated highways. 这次地震让高架公路的弱点暴露无遗。 The needs of these children were dramatically highlighted by the Child Poverty Action Group. 儿童贫困救助团体令人印象深刻地展示出这些孩子的各种需要。 The peace talks merely highlighted the great gulf in understanding between the two sides. 数次和谈仅仅凸显出双方理解上的严重分歧。 These figures clearly highlight the difference in world living standards. 这些数据凸显出世界各地生活水平的差异。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- clearly
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- highlight something
to mark part of a text with a special coloured pen, or to mark an area on a computer screen, to emphasize it or make it easier to see 将（文本的某部分）用彩笔做标记；将（计算机屏幕的某区域）增强亮度；使醒目 I've highlighted the important passages in yellow. 我用黄色标出了重要段落。 Highlight the section that you want to delete. 将你要删除的部分用彩色做好标记。
- highlight something
to make some parts of your hair a lighter colour than the rest by using a chemical substance on them 挑染（将部分头发染成浅色） I’m having my hair highlighted. 我正在突出我的头发。 The shampoo is ideal for permed or highlighted hair. 这种洗发水非常适合烫发或亮发。