emphasize verb
also British emphasise /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ emphasizes; emphasized; emphasizing
also British emphasise /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ emphasizes; emphasized; emphasizing
Learner's definition of EMPHASIZE
[+ object]
: to give special attention to (something) : to place emphasis on (something)强调；重视 -
Their father always emphasized [=stressed] the importance of discipline. [=always said that discipline was important]他们的父亲总是强调纪律的重要性。
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He wanted to emphasize (to us) that he hadn't meant to offend anyone.他想强调的是他没打算冒犯任何人。