emphasis
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈem.fə.sɪs/ us/ˈem.fə.sɪs/ emphases /ˈem.fə.siːz/ /ˈem.fə.siːz/
B2 重视;强调
the particular importance or attention that is given to something
I think we should put as much emphasis on preventing disease as we do on curing it. 我认为我们应该像重视治疗一样重视疾病的预防。
Schools here put/place/lay great emphasis on written work and grammar. 这里的学校特别重视写作和语法。
重读;重音
the extra force that is given to a word or part of a word when it is spoken
The emphasis is on the final syllable. 重音在最后一个音节上。
Where do you put the emphasis in the word "controversy"? "controversy"这个词的重音在哪个音节上？
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- Too much emphasis is placed on the desirability of being thin.
- The school puts a lot of emphasis on teaching children to read and write.
- You can never place enough emphasis upon the importance of safety.
- Words are sometimes italicized for emphasis.
- She placed the emphasis on the word 'soon'.