emphasis

emphasis
[ˈɛmfəsɪs]
(pl. emphases -siːz)
[mass noun]
  1. special importance, value, or prominence given to something
    重视，强调
    they placed great emphasis on the individual's freedom.
    他们特别强调个人自由。
    [count noun]different emphases and viewpoints.
    不同的重点和观点。
    ■stress laid on a word or words to indicate special meaning or particular importance
    （对某些词的）重读，强调；加强语气
    ■vigour or intensity of expression
    （表达的）强烈，有力
    he spoke with emphasis and with complete conviction.
    他的讲话坚定有力。
语源
  1. late 16th cent.: via Latin from Greek, originally appearance, show', later denoting a figure of speech in which more is implied than is said (the original sense in English), from emphainein 'exhibit', from em- 'in, within' + phainein 'to show'
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