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 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。
• After removing the underscore we of course got everthing working well, which you've seen in this article.
  在删除下划线之后，当然就可以使一切正常工作了，正如您在本文中所看到的。
• Do not use the underscore, and use abbreviations sparingly, because abbreviations can cause confusion.
  不要使用下划线，不要过多使用缩写，因为缩写会引起混淆。
• We also reaffirm our commitment to support Afghanistan's emergence as a peaceful, stable and democratic state, free of terrorism and extremism, and underscore the need for more effective regional and international cooperation for the stabilization of Afghanistan, including by combating terrorism.
  我们重申支持阿富汗成为和平、稳定、民主和不受恐怖和极端主义威胁的国家，强调需要采取更有效的地区和国际合作，包括打击恐怖主义，以实现阿富汗的稳定。
• 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。
• The less-than-perfect results underscore the challenge in fighting America's obesity problem.
  不太理想的结果突出了美国与肥胖斗争的挑战。
• 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。
• The experiences described by the panelists underscore the truth of these worries rather than alleviate them.
  辩论者所讲述的经历强调了这些担忧的准确性，而不是否认了它们。
• 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 strong numbers underscore the resilience of Chinese exports.
  这组数据强有力地证明了中国出口所具有的弹性。