underscore

英 [ˌʌndəˈskɔː(r) , ˈʌndəskɔː(r)]

美 [ˌʌndərˈskɔːr , ˈʌndərskɔːr]

v.  在…下面划线; 强调; 着重说明
n.  下划线，底线(用于字母下划线或计算机命令和互联网地址中)

过去分词：underscored　第三人称单数：underscores　现在分词：underscoring　过去式：underscored　复数：underscores　

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Collins.1 / BNC.19615 / COCA.5841

牛津词典

verb

verb

noun

• 下划线，底线（用于字母下划线或计算机命令和互联网地址中）
  the symbol ( _ ) that is used to draw a line under a letter or word and used in computer commands and in Internet addresses

柯林斯词典

• VERB 强调；突出；强化
  If something such as an action or an eventunderscoresanother, it draws attention to the other thing and emphasizes its importance.
  1. The Labor Department figures underscore the shaky state of the economic recovery...
     劳工部的数据进一步印证了经济复苏状况的不稳定。
  2. The rash of accidental shootings underscores how difficult it will be to restore order here.
     一连串的意外枪击事件凸显了恢复该地区的秩序有多困难。

in BRIT, usually use 英国英语通常用 underline


• VERB 在（字词、句子等）下画线
  If youunderscoresomething such as a word or a sentence, you draw a line underneath it in order to make people notice it or give it extra importance.
  1. He heavily underscored his note to Shelley.
     他在给谢利的便条内容下面重重地画了线。

in BRIT, usually use 英国英语通常用 underline

英英释义

noun

• a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
  Synonym:underline

verb

• draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to
  Synonym:underline
• give extra weight to (a communication)
  1. Her gesture emphasized her words
  Synonym:underlineemphasizeemphasise

双语例句

• The Labor Department figures underscore the shaky state of the economic recovery
  劳工部的数据进一步印证了经济复苏状况的不稳定。
• Several incidents in the Old and New Testaments underscore the importance of holiness to the believer.
  旧约和新约中的一些事件凸显了圣洁对于信徒的重要性。
• The findings underscore just how important friendships are to our health, the researchers say.
  研究人员说，这些研究结果突出表明，友情对我们的健康来说是多麽的重要。
• However, note the underscore and parentheses (_()) surrounding the string passed to button.
  但是，请注意传递给button的字符串周围的下划线和括号（（））。
• Addressing lawmakers late Monday, Prime Minister Gilani pointed to the unrest to underscore the urgent need for U.S.assistance.
  总理吉拉尼星期一晚上对巴基斯坦议员讲话时指出，国内动荡不安显示了巴基斯坦迫切需要美国的援助。
• The rash of accidental shootings underscores how difficult it will be to restore order here.
  一连串的意外枪击事件凸显了恢复该地区的秩序有多困难。
• In any way, this story helps to underscore some important differences between Plato and Aristotle.
  但这个故事的确，深刻地强调了一些重要的，介于柏拉图与亚里士多德之间的差别。
• I want to underscore the importance of this decision.
  我要强调这份决议的重要性。
• When we take notes, our teacher wants us to underscore items that are especially important.
  当我们记笔记时，老师要我们在特别重要的项目下画线。
• Note: The dash {-} and the underscore {_} may also be used.
  注意：还可以使用破折号-和下划线。