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highlighting

UK/'haɪ,laɪtɪŋ/US
B1

Definitions

n.

The act of marking text or features so they stand out

突出显示;高光处理

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
highroot
+
lightlight, brightness; not heavy
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=highlighting

from highlight (high + light 'bright spot') + -ing = the action of making something the bright, eye-catching spot.

Root light still carries 58 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.text highlighting文本标记
  • 2.color highlighting彩色标记

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Highlighting key terms helps students review faster before exams.

  • 2.

    The app supports highlighting in several colors.

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