Underscore Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

underscore

verb

快速理解

What does "Underscore" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Underscore"?

「underscore」作為動詞,主要表示強調或畫底線。

  1. 1

    強調

    EN: to emphasize the importance of something

    翻譯: 強調某事的重要性

  2. 2

    畫底線

    EN: to draw a line under a word or phrase

    翻譯: 在單字或片語下方畫線

  3. 3

    凸顯

    EN: to highlight or make something more noticeable

    翻譯: 凸顯或使某事更引人注目

小提醒:「underscore」在電腦領域也常指「底線符號 _」,但作為動詞時,主要意思仍是「強調」或「畫底線」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Underscore" in English

How to pronounce "Underscore" in English?"Underscore" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Underscore" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Underscore"?How does "Underscore" change by context?

1. to emphasize or highlight the importance of something

強調或突顯某事物的重要性

The recent data underscores the need for immediate action.

最近的數據突顯了立即採取行動的必要性。

Her speech underscored the company's commitment to sustainability.

她的演講強調了公司對永續發展的承諾。

2. to draw a line under a word or phrase

在單字或片語下方畫線

Please underscore the key terms in the document.

請在文件中的關鍵術語下方畫線。

He underscored the title of his essay for emphasis.

他在論文標題下方畫線以示強調。

3. to serve as a strong example or proof of something

作為某事物的有力例證或證明

The success of the project underscores the value of teamwork.

該專案的成功證明了團隊合作的價值。

This incident underscores the flaws in our security system.

這起事件凸顯了我們安全系統的缺陷。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Underscore"?How to make natural sentences with "Underscore"?
PatternMeaningExample
underscore + noun強調(某事物)The report *underscores* the importance of early education. (這份報告*強調*了早期教育的重要性。)
underscore + that + clause強調(某個事實或觀點)The speaker *underscored* that immediate action was necessary. (演講者*強調*立即採取行動是必要的。)
be underscored by + noun被(某事物)凸顯或加強His point was *underscored by* the recent statistics. (他的觀點被最近的統計數據*凸顯*了出來。)
underscore + the need for + noun強調對…的需求The crisis *underscores the need for* better international cooperation. (這場危機*強調了*對更好國際合作的*需求*。)

用法說明

How is "Underscore" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Underscore"?

underscore doing vs underscore to do

  • underscore doing 通常用於強調一個正在進行或作為一個整體概念的行為或事實,使其成為焦點。
  • underscore to do 則更常與特定的、有目的性的行動或意圖連用,尤其是在帶有情態動詞(如 need to, aim to)或特定主詞(如 effort, purpose)的結構中。
  • 在直接引述或正式聲明中,underscore that... 從句結構比不定詞更為常見和自然。
  • 當主詞是「報告」、「數據」等非人稱名詞時,兩種結構都可能出現,但 underscore the need to do 是固定且常見的搭配。 EN: The report underscores investing in renewable energy as a long-term strategy. 翻譯: 這份報告強調將投資再生能源作為一項長期策略。

EN:The findings underscore to invest immediately in order to mitigate risks.

翻譯:研究結果強調必須立即投資以降低風險。

EN:She underscored working collaboratively across departments.

翻譯:她強調了跨部門協同合作的重要性。

EN:The agreement underscores to establish clear communication channels.

翻譯:該協議強調要建立清晰的溝通管道。

總結建議

在大多數情況下,使用 underscore 時,其後接名詞、動名詞(-ing)或 that 從句比接不定詞(to do)更為自然和常見。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Underscore" and similar words?How to choose "Underscore" vs alternatives?

underscore vs emphasize

「underscore」通常指透過具體證據或行動來突顯某事物的重要性,而「emphasize」則更廣泛地指口頭或書面上的強調。

underscore vs highlight

「underscore」側重於揭示或證實某個核心要點,而「highlight」則偏向於將注意力吸引到某個特定部分或亮點上。

underscore vs stress

「underscore」透過客觀事實來強化某個觀點,而「stress」則更主觀,常表達個人或官方的強烈主張或重視。

口語用法

How is "Underscore" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Underscore"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述他人觀點時,常用 "underscore" 來強調對方話語中的重點。 EN: He kept saying, "This is the key point," to underscore his argument. 翻譯: 他一直說:「這是關鍵點,」以強調他的論點。

EN:As she put it, "This underscores the need for immediate action."

翻譯:正如她所說:「這凸顯了立即行動的必要性。」

語氣強調

在對話中,用來加強語氣,表示某個事實或觀點特別重要,不容忽視。 EN: I really want to underscore how important this meeting is. 翻譯: 我真的很想強調這次會議有多重要。

EN:Let me underscore this: without your help, we wouldn't have succeeded.

翻譯:讓我強調這一點:沒有你的幫助,我們不會成功。

停頓填充

有時用作思考時的填充詞,在陳述重要結論前稍作停頓,以引起聽者注意。 EN: The main issue here... underscore... is a lack of communication. 翻譯: 這裡的主要問題是... 強調一下... 是缺乏溝通。

EN:Our findings, to underscore, show a clear trend.

翻譯:我們的研究結果,容我強調,顯示出一個明確的趨勢。

注意:在正式寫作中(如學術論文、商業報告),應避免將 "underscore" 用於口語化的停頓或填充,應直接、明確地陳述觀點。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Underscore"?What fixed phrases with "Underscore" should I remember?

underscore the importance of

underscore + noun (importance/significance/value)

強調...的重要性

underscore the need for

underscore + noun (need/requirement)

凸顯對...的需求

underscore a point

underscore + noun (point/argument)

強調一個論點

underscore the difference between

underscore + noun (difference/contrast/distinction) + between

強調...之間的差異

underscore the fact that

underscore + the fact that + clause

強調...這一事實

underscore the role of

underscore + noun (role/contribution) + of

強調...的角色或貢獻

visually underscore

adverb (visually/graphically) + underscore

透過視覺方式強調

underscore the message

underscore + noun (message/theme)

強化核心訊息或主題

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Underscore"?Which "Underscore" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×Please underscore the important points in the text.

Please underline the important points in the text.

在實體文件(如紙本)上畫線標記重點時,應使用 'underline'。'underscore' 通常用於強調抽象概念或重要性,而非實際的畫線動作。

×He underscored his name on the form.

He underlined his name on the form.

在表格或文件上的名字下方實際畫一條線,應使用 'underline'。'underscore' 不用來描述這種具體的物理動作。

×Her success underscores her hard work.

Her success is a testament to her hard work. / Her success highlights her hard work.

雖然語意上接近,但 'underscore' 作為動詞,其主語通常是「事件、事實、數據、報告」等,用來強調「另一個要點」。此處用 'is a testament to' 或 'highlights' 更自然。'underscore' 的主語不常是「人的成就」。

×I want to underscore that point again.

I want to emphasize/stress that point again.

在口語或非正式書寫中,直接表示「我想再次強調這一點」時,使用 'emphasize' 或 'stress' 更為常見和自然。'underscore' 在語體上較為正式,更常用於書面報告、分析或新聞中。

×The teacher asked us to underscore the key vocabulary.

The teacher asked us to highlight/circle/underline the key vocabulary.

在課堂指示中,請學生在紙本上標記出關鍵詞彙,根據具體動作應使用 'highlight'(螢光筆標記)、'circle'(圈出)或 'underline'(畫底線)。'underscore' 不用於這類具體的課堂作業指示。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Underscore"?What are tense/participle forms of "Underscore"?
underscores(3rd_singular)underscoring(present_participle)underscored(past)underscored(past_participle)