highlight
verb [ T ] uk/ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ us/ˈhaɪ.laɪt/
B2 使引起注意，强调
to attract attention to or emphasize something important
The report highlights the need for improved safety. 那份报告强调了加大安全力度的重要性。
The spelling mistakes in the text had been highlighted in green. 文本中的拼写错误用绿色标出了。
Synonyms: emphasizeexaggerateforeground overplayoverstatespotlight
Opposites: downplayminimizeunderstate
- More examples
- The Republicans were quick to highlight the Democrats' proposed tax increases in their campaign literature.
- He took a gun through baggage control to highlight the lax security.
- The moon highlighted the shadowy forms of the hills.
- The accident highlights the need for new safety measures.
- The documentary highlighted systematic failings within the department.
highlight
noun uk/ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ us/ˈhaɪ.laɪt/
(BEST PART)
B2 [ C ]最精彩的部分
the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something
Highlights of the match will be shown after the news. 比赛的精彩部分将在新闻之后播出。
(HAIR)
[ C usually plural ]挑染的头发
a narrow strip of hair on a person's head that has been made a lighter colour than the surrounding hair