accentuate（英语）

词性：动词

音标：[əkˈsɛntʃueɪt]

中文翻译：强调，突显

含义：指通过强调或使某个特征更加明显来使某事物更加引人注意。通常用于在言语或外观上强化某个元素，使其更为突出。

用法

用于增强某个特征或感受的表现。

可指强调某个观点、情感、特点，或是对事物外形、外观、声音等的增强。

例句

The artist used bright colors to accentuate the beauty of the landscape.
这位艺术家使用鲜艳的颜色来突出风景的美丽。

The new makeup technique is designed to accentuate the natural features of the face.
这种新的化妆技巧旨在强调面部的自然特征。

The speaker's voice was loud and sharp to accentuate his point.
演讲者的声音响亮而尖锐，以强调他的观点。

The lighting in the room accentuates the modern design of the furniture.
房间中的照明突出了家具的现代设计。

Her dress accentuates her curves in a flattering way.
她的裙子以一种迷人的方式突出她的曲线。

The director used music to accentuate the emotional intensity of the scene.
导演通过音乐来突出场景的情感强度。

The photographer used shadows to accentuate the contours of her face.
摄影师利用阴影来强调她脸部的轮廓。

The designer chose a color that would accentuate the elegance of the room.
设计师选择了一种能够突显房间优雅的颜色。

He wore a red tie to accentuate his confident personality.
他戴了一条红色的领带，以突出他自信的个性。

The novel's themes accentuate the importance of family values.
这本小说的主题突出了家庭价值观的重要性。

短语搭配

accentuate a feature：强调一个特征

accentuate a problem：突出一个问题

accentuate a difference：突出差异

accentuate a point：强调一个观点

accentuate the effect：增强效果

词根及词源

"accentuate" 来源于拉丁语“accentus”，意指“重音”。它通过增加某事物的突出度或重要性来改变其感知。

同义词

Emphasize

Highlight

Stress

Intensify

反义词

Understate

Diminish

Downplay

注意：在使用时，通常需要与增强、突显、强调等相关的名词一起使用。