accentuate
英 [ək'sentʃʊeɪt; -tjʊ-]
美 [ək'sɛntʃuet]
英文词源
- accentuate (v.)
- 1731, from Medieval Latin accentuatus, past participle of accentuare "to accent," from Latin accentus (see accent (n.)). Originally "to pronounce with an accent;" meaning "emphasize" is recorded from 1865.
You've got to accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with Mister In-Between
["Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive," 1944, music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by Johnny Mercer]
Related: Accentuated; accentuating.
双语例句
- 1. Accentuate the word " accent " on the first syllable.
- 在 “ accent ” 一词的第一个音节上加重音符号.
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- 2. Gibberellic acid may also accentuate the trend toward maleness.
- 赤霉酸也可加强雄性的倾向.
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- 3. Accentuate: Use lip liner after putting on your lipstick . Kiss - able !
- 突出: 涂完 唇膏 以后画唇线,轮廓更突出,更诱人.
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- 4. But global warming is bound to accentuate the scarcity , say experts.
- 而且,全球暖化现象还会加速缺水问题的恶化.
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- 5. In patients suffering from shock, the drug may accentuate the underlying disorder.
- 对休克患者, 该药可加重潜在性疾.
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