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

• 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。
• Start and end each token with an underscore to prevent accidental string matches.
  开始和结束标记带有下划线用于阻止意外的字符串匹配。
• Note: The dash {-} and the underscore {_} may also be used.
  注意：还可以使用破折号-和下划线。
• 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。
• Those ideas underscore the findings of a National Research Council Report commissioned by Congress and released earlier this month.
  这个想法强调了全国研究委员会报告的发现结果。该报告由国会委托，于本月初发布。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• These results underscore the value of rescue medications in averting psychotic relapse.
  这些结果显示了救护性治疗对避免精神病复发的价值。