
highlight
词源
源自中古英语,由high(高)和light(光)组成,最初指绘画中明亮的部分,后引申为突出重要内容。
noun
❶ 最精彩或最重要的部分,通常指事件、表演或经历中特别引人注目的环节。
“The highlight of the trip was visiting the ancient castle.”
(这次旅行的亮点是参观那座古老的城堡。)
“Her performance was the highlight of the evening.”
(她的表演是当晚最精彩的部分。)
❶ 用亮色标记的文本或图像部分,通常用于强调或引起注意。
“She used a yellow marker to add highlights to the important notes.”
(她用黄色荧光笔在重要笔记上做了标记。)
“The highlights in her hair gave it a sun-kissed look.”
(她头发上的挑染部分看起来像被阳光亲吻过一样。)
verb
❶ 特别强调或突出某事物,使其更加明显或引人注目。
“The report highlights the need for better safety measures.”
(这份报告强调了需要更好的安全措施。)
“She highlighted the main points during her presentation.”
(她在演示中突出了主要观点。)
❶ 用亮色标记文本或图像的部分,使其更加醒目。
“Please highlight the sentences you want to revise.”
(请用荧光笔标出你想修改的句子。)
“I highlighted all the unfamiliar words in the text.”
(我把文中所有不熟悉的单词都标出来了。)
常见短语
highlight reel — 精选片段集锦,通常用于展示体育比赛或表演中最精彩的时刻。
“The basketball player's highlight reel went viral on social media.”
(这位篮球运动员的精彩集锦在社交媒体上疯传。)
highlight of the day — 一天中最令人难忘或最美好的时刻,常用于日常对话中分享特别经历。
“Seeing the dolphins was definitely the highlight of the day.”
(看到海豚绝对是今天最棒的时刻。)