emphasis
n
(pl -ases ) [C, U]
1 force or stress given to a word or words when spoken, to make the meaning clear or to show importance 加强语气; 强调
give special emphasis to a phrase 对一词组加强语气.
2 ~ (on sth) (placing of) special meaning, value or importance (on sth) (付予某事物)特殊的意义、 价值或重要性
Some schools put/lay/place great emphasis on language study. 有些学校极注重语言学习.
The emphasis here is on hard work, not enjoyment. 这里至关重要的是努力工作, 而不是享乐.
🎯 考研助记
em(放进)+phase(局面,时期):把某人放入某个局面--重点培养
🔁 扩展释义
*['emfәsis]n. 强调, 加强, 重点, 强语气相关词组: lay undue emphasis on sth with emphasis on...
The tour will take about an hour and a half. We ought to be back here by 3:00.
参观大概要一个半小时,3点钟以前回到这里。
she tripped on the carpet and the pudding went flying through the air, narrowly missed my aunt, and crashed on the dining table with considerable force.