highlight
Bridgezipf 4.21Pronunciation
/ˈhaɪlaɪt/(HY-lyt)
Part of speech
verbneutral
Chinese
强调;突出;标注(使某事物更加显眼或引起注意)
Definition
To draw attention to something; to emphasise; to mark with a colour for emphasis.
Word family
- highlighted/ˈhaɪlaɪtɪd/(adj)被强调的
- highlight/ˈhaɪlaɪt/(n)亮点;精彩片段
Collocations
- highlight the need for
- highlight the importance of
- key highlights
- highlight a concern
- the report highlights
- highlight differences
Examples
- 1.The audit highlighted several areas where internal controls could be strengthened to reduce the risk of error.
- 2.The case study highlights the importance of stakeholder consultation before making major structural changes.
Synonyms
- emphasise/ˈemfəsaɪz/— to give special importance to
- underline/ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/— to stress
- spotlight/ˈspɒtlaɪt/— to direct attention to
Etymology
from "high" + "light" — originally referring to the brightest part of a painting