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 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。
• 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。
• Default the value to an underscore("_"); you can use any value here.
  默认值为一个下划线（“”）；这里可以使用任意值。
• 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。
• 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。
• Eg. two small stories that underscore one important point: it pays to do the right thing.
  两个小故事强调了一个重要的观点：做正确的事情是值得的。
• 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（（））。
• 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。
• 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。
• More fundamentally, the results underscore the importance of not prepping for exercise by stretching, he said.
  从根本上讲，研究结果强调了不要在锻炼前进行拉伸类准备活动的重要性。