highlight /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ star3 CET4 TEM4 (highlighting,highlighted,highlights)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） If someone or something highlights a point or problem, they emphasize it or make you think about it. 强调; 使注意

  例：

  Last year Collins wrote a moving ballad which highlighted the plight of the homeless.

  去年柯林斯写了一首感人的叙事诗，突出描写了无家可归者的苦境。

• 2.  

  V-T（及物动词） To highlight a piece of text means to mark it in a different colour, either with a special type of pen or on a computer screen. (用不同颜色) 标出; (在电脑屏幕上) 突出显示

  例：

  Highlight the chosen area by clicking and holding down the left mouse button.

  通过点击鼠标左键并摁住以突出显示所选区域。

• 3.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） The highlights of an event, activity, or period of time are the most interesting or exciting parts of it. 最精彩的部分

  例：

  ...a match that is likely to prove one of the highlights of the tournament.

  …可能是本届锦标赛最精彩的赛事之一。