emphasis

noun

1. 强调；重视；重要性
   special importance that is given to sth
   1. to put/lay/place emphasis on sth
      强调 / 重视某事
   2. There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries.
      重点已经从制造业向服务行业转移。
   3. The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language.
      重点主要放在学习口语上。
   4. The course has a vocational emphasis.
      这门课程着重职业培训。
   5. We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice.
      我们提供各种信息服务，尤其是法律咨询。
   6. The examples we will look at have quite different emphases.
      我们将要观察的例子所强调的重点很不相同。
2. （对某个词或短语的）强调，加重语气，重读
   the extra force given to a word or phrase when spoken, especially in order to show that it is important; a way of writing a word (for example drawing a line underneath it) to show that it is important
   1. ‘I can assure you,’ she added with emphasis, ‘the figures are correct.’
      “我可以向你保证，”她加重语气补充道，“这些数字是正确的。”

1. N-VAR 重点;强调
   Emphasis is special or extra importance that is given to an activity or to a part or aspect of something.
   1. Too much emphasis is placed on research...
      过分强调研究的重要性。
   2. Grant puts a special emphasis on weather in his paintings.
      格兰特在他的绘画中特别注重天气。
2. N-VAR （对音节、单词或短语的）强调，重读
   Emphasis is extra force that you put on a syllable, word, or phrase when you are speaking in order to make it seem more important.
   1. 'I might have known it!' Miss Burnett said with emphasis...
      “我早该料到了！”伯内特小姐加重语气说。
   2. The emphasis is on the first syllable of the last word.
      重音在最后一个单词的第一个音节上。

1. The new breed of walking holidays puts the emphasis on enjoyment, not endurance
   这种新型的徒步旅行假日重在愉悦身心，而不是为了锻炼耐力。
2. Why the new emphasis on sticks instead of diplomatic carrots?
   为什么最新政策强调采取强硬手段，而不是采用外交上的怀柔策略？
3. Other projects came up and the emphasis of my work altered.
   突然来了一些其他的项目，我的工作重点便转移了。
4. Generally, the programs of the president and the proposals of the governor appear to differ in degree and emphasis rather than ideology.
   总的来说，总统的方案和州长的提议似乎只是在程度和强调的重点上有所不同，根本的思想观念几乎无异。
5. Too much emphasis is placed on research
   过分强调研究的重要性。
6. Grant puts a special emphasis on weather in his paintings.
   格兰特在他的绘画中特别注重天气。
7. 'I might have known it!' Miss Burnett said with emphasis
   “我早该料到了！”伯内特小姐加重语气说。
8. The emphasis is on the first syllable of the last word.
   重音在最后一个单词的第一个音节上。
9. Hitherto, the main emphasis has been on the need to resist aggression
   迄今为止，一直重点强调的是要抵抗侵略。
10. He's argued from the start that America and its allies are putting too much emphasis on the military option
    他从一开始就认为美国及其盟国过于强调军事手段。
11. Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training.
    将会特别强调口语训练。
12. He placed great emphasis on the importance of family life and ties
    他非常重视家庭生活和家人之间的关系。
13. The emphasis is swinging away from simply finding cures for illness to ways of preventing illness in the first place
    重点正从简单地对症下药转移到先期预防的方法上来。
14. They will also force schools to put more emphasis on teaching basic subjects.
    他们也会迫使学校更加注重基础科目的教学。
15. Their language is particularly difficult to learn because of its subtle shading of tone and emphasis.
    他们的语言因为音调和重音上的细微变化而特别难学。
16. The emphasis should be shifted more towards Parliament.
    重点应更多地转向议会。
17. His voice was angry and he spaced the words for emphasis.
    他的声音里透着愤怒，为了强调，他一字一顿。
18. The administration may put more emphasis on spurring economic growth
    政府可能会更加重视推动经济增长。
19. The emphasis is on developing fitness through exercises and training.
    重点在于通过锻炼促进健康。
20. That school puts particular emphasis on arithmetic and reading.
    那所学校侧重算术和阅读。
21. The emphasis of current economic work is on getting the market in gear.
    当前经济工作的重点是启动市场。
22. The main emphasis of our research has shifted to the prevention of infection and septicemia.
    我们研究的重点转到预防感染和败血病方面来。
23. The education system there is characterized by an emphasis on success in exams.
    那里的教育制度以强调考试成绩为特征。
24. The thesis puts emphasis on the uncertainty of dynamic economic law, including the uncertainty of economic law's legislation, execution and judicature.
    本文对经济法的不确定性的研究侧重于经济法在动态意义上的不确定性，即经济立法、经济执法和经济司法的不确定性。
25. They put emphasis on developing nuclear power.
    他们把重点放在发展核动力上。
26. While Celia disliked the statement's emphasis and some allusions, she conceded mentally that Stavely sounded professional and impressive.
    西莉亚尽管不喜欢声明强调的重点和一些暗示，但内心里还是承认斯塔弗利的话听起来很内行，也很能打动人心。
27. They have laid much too little emphasis on other more socially useful kinds of ethically commendable conduct.
    对于其他一些有益于社会，从道德上讲是值得赞扬的品行，却强调得太少了。
28. It's the main part and emphasis of this thesis.
    这部分为本文的主体和重点。
29. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice.
    重点是在临床实践中的实际和有用的信息。
30. We put more emphasis on modules and localization.
    我们更多的强调了模和局部化。

  emphasis accent stress【导航词义：强调】

  emphasis n. 强调，重点

〔辨析〕指尽力突出的重点或重要性。

  accent n. 强调

〔辨析〕指某一事物的着重点。

  stress n. 强调，重点

〔辨析〕可与 emphasis 换用，侧重指对某一观念、事实、活动等给予的特别关注或重视。

noun

1. intensity or forcefulness of expression
   1. the vehemence of his denial
   2. his emphasis on civil rights

   Synonym:    vehemence

2. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
   1. he put the stress on the wrong syllable

   Synonym:    stressaccent

3. special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.

4. special importance or significance
   1. the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis
   2. the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents

   Synonym:    accent