新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

highlight

英  [ˈhaɪlaɪt]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • highlights

    1[C 可数名词] 最精彩的部分

    The highlights of an event, activity, or period of time are the most interesting or exciting parts of it.

    双语例句

    例:

    a match that is likely to prove one of the highlights of the tournament.

    可能是本届锦标赛最精彩的赛事之一。

    VERB. 动词
  • highlights , highlighting , highlighted

    1[T 及物动词] 强调 , 使注意

    If someone or something highlights a point or problem, they emphasize it or make you think about it.

    近义词

    emphasize , draw attention to , illustrate , expose

    双语例句

    例:

    Last year Collins wrote a moving ballad which highlighted the plight of the homeless.

    去年柯林斯写了一首感人的叙事诗,突出描写了无家可归者的苦境。

    例:

    This incident highlights the care needed when disposing of unwanted plants.

    这一事件凸显出了处理废弃植物时所需的慎重。

    例:

    Once again, the 'Free Press' prefers not to highlight these facts.

    “自由新闻社”仍然不愿强调这些事实。

    2[T 及物动词] (用不同颜色)标出 , (在电脑屏幕上)突出显示

    To highlight a piece of text means to mark it in a different colour, either with a special type of pen or on a computer screen.

    双语例句

    例:

    Highlight the chosen area by clicking and holding down the left mouse button.

    点击并按下鼠标左键以突出显示所选区域。