highlighter
UK/'haɪlaɪtə/US/'hai.laitә/
Definitions
n.
A fluorescent marker pen for emphasizing text
荧光笔
n.
A cosmetic that accentuates facial features by catching light
（化妆）高光
Root Breakdown
Native Englishhighlight (high + light 'bright spot') + -er (thing that does it) = a tool that makes something the bright, standout spot — on paper or on the face.
Root light still carries 58 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.highlighter pen荧光笔
- 2.bright highlighter亮色荧光笔
Example Sentences
- 1.
Grab a yellow highlighter and mark the important lines.
- 2.
A touch of highlighter on the cheekbones brightens the face.