underline
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If one thing, for example an action or an event, underlines another, it draws attention to it and emphasizes its importance. 突出显示; 强调
The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk. 该报告强调了他对于标准被降低的担忧。
This incident underlines the danger of travelling in the border area. 这一事件突出显示了在边界地区旅行的危险。
2. V-T If you underline something such as a word or a sentence, you draw a line underneath it in order to make people notice it or to give it extra importance. 在…下面划线
Underline the following that apply to you. 在以下适用于你的部分下面划线。
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underline /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ (underlining,underlined,underlines)
剑桥词典
- to draw a line under a word, especially in order to show its importance
- The teacher underlined the importance of attention to detail .
- Choose between the two forms of the verb and underline the correct answer .
- Both candidates underlined their commitment to national security .
- This tragic incident underlines the need for tighter safety measures .
- These findings underline the importance of nursery education . 返回 underline
(尤指为了强调)在(词语)下面画线
All the technical words have been underlined in red . 所有术语的下面都画了红线。
to emphasize
强调,突出
She gave some shocking examples to underline the seriousness of the situation . 她举了一些令人震惊的例子以强调形势的严峻。
To underline their disgust , the crowd started throwing bottles at the stage . 为了宣泄他们的厌恶,观众们开始朝舞台上扔瓶子。
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