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/ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌndərˈlaɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈən-dər-ˌlīn ˌən-dər-ˈlīn/ (ame, mw)
underline — 動詞
- underlinepresent simple I / you / we / they
- underlineshe / she / it
- underlinedpast simple
- underlining-ing form
1. to write a straight line underneath a word, phrase, or sentence so that it stand
劃底線
在文字下方畫一條線
to write a straight line underneath a word, phrase, or sentence so that it stands out from the rest of the text.
Yael underlined the key dates in her notebook so she would not miss them.
Yael 在筆記本裡的關鍵日期底下劃了底線，以免漏掉。
underline + noun phrase for emphasis in notes
The teacher told the class to underline every verb in the short story.
老師叫全班在短篇故事裡的每個動詞底下劃線。
Amani underlined the title of his essay with a red pen before handing it in.
Amani 在繳交之前用紅筆在他的作文標題下方劃了底線。
When reading a textbook, Naoko underlines important sentences in yellow pencil.
Naoko 讀教科書時會用黃色鉛筆在重要的句子下方劃線。
The proofreader underlined the misspelled word and wrote a note in the margin.
校對人員在拼錯的單字底下劃了一條線，並在頁邊空白處寫了註記。
- underscore
more formal or technical; common in computing (e.g., underscore character _)
- mark
broader meaning — can mean any kind of written sign, not just a line underneath
- highlight
can mean using a bright marker pen to cover text, not just drawing a line
文法句型
underline + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in note-taking, studying, and proofreading. The passive form — e.g., 'the word was underlined in red' — is also frequent.
常見錯誤
2. to call strong attention to a fact, idea, or need by stating it clearly or by gi
強調
凸顯重要性或嚴重性
to call strong attention to a fact, idea, or need by stating it clearly or by giving it special weight in what you do.
The government report underlines the need for more affordable housing in cities.
這份政府報告強調了城市中更需要可負擔住宅。
underline + noun phrase (abstract object: need/importance)
Dario underlined that even small donations can make a real difference to the charity.
Dario 強調即使小額捐款也能對慈善機構帶來實質改變。
underline + that-clause
The accident underlined how dangerous it is to drive while using a mobile phone.
這起事故凸顯了開車時使用手機有多危險。
This year's sales figures underline the growing popularity of electric cars.
今年的銷售數據強調了電動車日益普及的趨勢。
Iris underlined her point by showing before-and-after photos of the cleaned beach.
Iris 透過展示沙灘清理前後的照片來強調她的觀點。
文法句型
underline + noun phrase
underline + that-clause
用法筆記
The object is often an abstract noun such as 'importance', 'need', 'danger', or 'significance'. This sense also commonly takes a that-clause or a wh-clause. Compare with sense 1 (DRAW LINE UNDER), which is always literal.
常見錯誤
underline — 名詞
1. a straight line drawn beneath a word or group of words, often used to show impor
底線
文字下方的直線
a straight line drawn beneath a word or group of words, often used to show importance, indicate an error, or produce a visual effect.
Heloísa added a neat underline beneath the chapter title on the first page.
Heloísa 在第一章標題下方加了一條整齊的底線。
The red underline on the screen told me that I had typed the name wrong.
螢幕上的紅色底線告訴我名字打錯了。
colour + underline for spell-check feedback
Pedro drew a thin underline below each answer he was unsure about.
Pedro 在他不確定的每個答案下方畫了一條細底線。
A thick underline under the date made it stand out on the calendar page.
日期下方一條粗底線讓它在月曆頁面上特別醒目。
The software adds a wavy green underline to show a grammar problem.
這個軟體會加上一條綠色波浪底線來標示文法問題。
- underscore
especially common in computing (the underscore character _) and in formal writing contexts
- line
much more general; refers to any straight mark, not specifically one placed under text
文法句型
adjective + underline
underline + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly used in the context of word-processing software: a red underline usually signals a spelling error, while a green one signals a grammar issue. In handwritten work, an underline is added deliberately to draw attention.