emphasize; stress; underscore
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to emphasize; to stress; to lay stress on
Used to indicate giving special importance or prominence to something, often in speech, writing, or policy. Can be used for both positive reinforcement and negative caution.
Lǎo老
shī师
yī一
zài再
qiáng强
diào调
àn按
shí时
jiāo交
zuò作
yè业
de的
zhòng重
yào要
xìng性
。
The teacher repeatedly emphasized the importance of handing in homework on time.
Wǒ我
men们
qiáng强
diào调
zì自
lì力
gēng更
shēng生
，
bù不
yī依
lài赖
wài外
bù部
yuán援
zhù助
。
We stress self-reliance and not relying on external aid.
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Bào报
gào告
qiáng强
diào调
le了
huán环
jìng境
bǎo保
hù护
de的
jǐn紧
pò迫
xìng性
。
The report underscored the urgency of environmental protection.
Lǐng领
dǎo导
zài在
huì会
shàng上
tè特
bié别
qiáng强
diào调
le了
ān安
quán全
wèn问
tí题
。
The leader particularly stressed safety issues at the meeting.