emphasizes

IPA/ˈem.fə.saɪz/
KK[ˈɛmfəsˌaɪzəz]IPA/ˈem.fə.saɪz/

emphasizes — 動詞

  • emphasizespresent simple I / you / we / they
  • emphasizeses3rd person singular
  • emphasizesing-ing form
  • emphasizesedpast simple

1. draws attention to a fact, idea, or feeling so people understand that it matters

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

強調；著重

特別指出某事很重要

draws attention to a fact, idea, or feeling so people understand that it matters and should not be ignored.

例句

The teacher emphasizes careful planning before every science project.

老師在每次科學專題前，都強調要仔細規劃。

emphasizes + noun phrase

The report emphasizes that clean water is still the village's main need.

這份報告強調，乾淨用水仍是村子的主要需求。

emphasizes + that-clause

同義詞
  • stresses

    very close in meaning and common in everyday speech

  • highlights

    suggests pointing out one item among several

  • underscores

    more formal; often used when an event makes a point clearer

反義詞
  • downplays

    makes something seem less important

  • minimizes

    treats something as smaller or less serious than it is

文法句型

emphasizes + noun phrase

emphasizes + that-clause

emphasizes + how/why/what-clause

用法筆記

Use this sense when someone or something gives special weight to a point, reason, warning, or value. It often appears in formal writing, reports, speeches, and teaching.

常見錯誤

Incorrect: 'The article emphasizes on safety.' Correct: 'The article emphasizes safety.' The verb takes a direct object, not 'on'.

Incorrect: 'She emphasizes to arrive early.' Correct: 'She emphasizes that everyone should arrive early.' Use a that-clause for a complete message.

2. makes a visible feature, shape, contrast, or detail stand out more clearly.

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

凸顯

讓外觀特徵更容易被看見

makes a visible feature, shape, contrast, or detail stand out more clearly.

例句

The dark frame emphasizes the bright colors in Valentina's painting.

深色畫框凸顯了 Valentina 畫作中的鮮豔色彩。

frame emphasizes colors

Soft lighting emphasizes the curve of the old stone doorway.

柔和的燈光凸顯出古老石門的弧線。

lighting emphasizes shape

同義詞
  • accentuates

    close synonym for making a visual feature stand out

  • highlights

    general word for making something more noticeable

  • shows off

    informal; often suggests making an attractive feature noticeable

反義詞
  • hides

    keeps a feature from being noticed

  • conceals

    more formal; deliberately keeps something out of sight

文法句型

emphasizes + visual feature

emphasizes + contrast/shape/detail

用法筆記

This sense is visual or physical. The subject is often clothing, lighting, color, design, or another feature that makes something easier to notice.

常見錯誤

Do not use this visual sense for an argument or warning. Say 'The speaker emphasizes the risk' for importance, but 'The light emphasizes the shape' for appearance.