emphasize
To emphasize means to give special importance or attention to something when you are speaking or writing. It helps the listener or reader understand what you think is the most important part of your message.
예시
3 / 5I want to emphasize that we must be home before it gets dark.
I want to make it very clear that we need to return before night.
The government report seeks to emphasize the need for new schools.
The official document highlights the requirement for building more schools.
My coach always emphasizes having fun instead of just winning.
My trainer says that enjoying the game is more important than the score.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'E' in Emphasize as standing for 'Extra'—you are giving 'Extra' attention to a specific part of your message.
빠른 퀴즈
The teacher tried to _______ that the homework was due on Friday.
정답!
정답은: emphasize
예시
I want to emphasize that we must be home before it gets dark.
everydayI want to make it very clear that we need to return before night.
The government report seeks to emphasize the need for new schools.
formalThe official document highlights the requirement for building more schools.
My coach always emphasizes having fun instead of just winning.
informalMy trainer says that enjoying the game is more important than the score.
Scientists emphasize that more research is needed to prove this theory.
academicResearchers point out that extra study is required to be sure about this idea.
The boss emphasized the importance of arriving on time for the meeting.
businessThe manager stressed how important it is to be punctual.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
place emphasis on
to put focus or importance on something
lay emphasis on
to direct attention toward a specific detail
over-emphasize
to give too much importance to something
자주 혼동되는 단어
Emphasize means to give importance to a point; empathize means to understand someone else's feelings.
사용 참고사항
Emphasize is a transitive verb, which means it usually takes a direct object. You emphasize a point, a word, or a requirement.
자주 하는 실수
Many learners say 'emphasize on something.' This is incorrect; you should say 'emphasize something' or 'put emphasis on something.'
암기 팁
Think of the 'E' in Emphasize as standing for 'Extra'—you are giving 'Extra' attention to a specific part of your message.
어원
From the Greek word 'emphasis,' which originally meant 'outward appearance' or 'significance.'
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
The teacher tried to _______ that the homework was due on Friday.
정답!
정답은: emphasize
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
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priorityPriority refers to the condition of being regarded as more i...
attentionAttention is the act of listening, looking at, or thinking a...
significanceThe quality of being worthy of attention or importance, ofte...
관련 단어
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alignment
B2Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.
alimentary
B2Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.
alkaline
B2Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.
allegation
B2A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.
alleviation
B2The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.
allied
B2To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.
allocation
B2The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.
allotment
B2To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.
allowable
B2Describing something that is permitted or acceptable, especially according to a specific set of rules, laws, or regulations. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or financial contexts to define limits or boundaries.
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