emphasis
/ˈemfəsɪs/noun
(pl. emphases /-siːz/)［mass noun］
1- special importance, value, or prominence given to something重要性, 重点强调：
they placed great emphasis on the individual's freedom
他们特别强调个人自由
count noun different emphases and viewpoints.不同的侧重点和观点。
1.1
- stress laid on a word or words to indicate special meaning or particular importance（对某些词的）强调; 着重。
1.2
- vigour or intensity of expression（表达的）强有力：
he spoke with emphasis and with complete conviction.
他的讲话坚定有力。
词源
late 16th cent.: via Latin from Greek, originally 'appearance, show', later denoting a figure of speech in which more is implied than is said (the original sense in English), from emphainein 'exhibit', from em- 'in, within' + phainein 'to show'.