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underscore

🇬🇧 UK/.ʌndә'skɒ:/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To draw a line beneath text; to emphasize or highlight something.

在…下面划线；强调

n.

A line drawn beneath text for emphasis; the underscore character (_).

下划线；（键盘上的）下划线符号

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
underbelow, insufficiently
+
scoreother
=underscore

Common Collocations

  • 1.underscore the importance强调重要性
  • 2.underscore the need强调必要性
  • 3.underscore the fact突出这一事实
  • 4.further underscore进一步强调

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The report underscores the urgent need for investment in renewable energy.

  • 2.

    Please underscore any key terms before submitting your essay.

  • 3.

    The incident underscores how fragile international relations can be.

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