emphasis
gb/ˈɛmfəsɪs/ us/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
B1
Anh
~ 1800
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
entity
1
special importance or attention
When you give more attention or importance to something than to other things.
Mẫu sử dụng:
place/put emphasis on [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emphasis' (noun) with 'emphasize' (verb).
Từ đồng nghĩa
importance (A general term for significance; lacks the idea of deliberate highlighting.)
|
stress (Often used similarly in communication contexts, but can also mean physical or emotional strain.)
Từ trái nghĩa
neglect (Failure to give proper attention or importance.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
place emphasis
|put emphasis
|strong emphasis
|emphasis on quality
|emphasis on safety
Chủ đề
communication
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The teacher placed great emphasis on the importance of reading.
- In his speech, he put emphasis on the need for unity.
- The company has a strong emphasis on customer service.
- The report places special emphasis on environmental issues.
- She spoke with an emphasis on fairness and equality.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The teacher puts emphasis on homework.
- He puts emphasis on healthy food.
- They place emphasis on good service.
- We put emphasis on safety at work.
Danh từ
B2
action
2
extra force in speaking
When you say a word more strongly to show it is important.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may not realize that 'emphasis' in speech can change meaning.
Từ đồng nghĩa
stress (Technical linguistic term for the stronger pronunciation of a syllable or word.)
Từ trái nghĩa
monotone (Speech without variation in stress or pitch.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
word emphasis
|sentence emphasis
|emphasis in speech
Chủ đề
communication
|language
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She placed the emphasis on the first syllable of the word.
- In English, we often use emphasis to change the meaning of a sentence.
- The actor used emphasis to make his lines more powerful.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He said the word with emphasis.
- Put emphasis on the second word.
- She spoke with strong emphasis.
Danh từ
B2
entity
3
special visual focus in design
When part of a picture, design, or page is made to stand out more than other parts.
Từ đồng nghĩa
highlight (A feature that stands out; can be visual or metaphorical.)
Từ trái nghĩa
uniformity (Lack of visual contrast or distinction.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
visual emphasis
|emphasis in design
|emphasis on color
Chủ đề
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|education
Ví dụ
- The artist used bright colors for emphasis.
- In web design, emphasis can guide the user's eye.
- The red text draws emphasis to the warning message.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The red dress gives emphasis to her look.
- Designers use color for emphasis.
- The big title gives emphasis to the main idea.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
emphasis
IPA
GB/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
US/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
em - phas - is (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: emphasis
- Plural: emphases, emphasis
Họ từ
Forms
emphases
noun
Core family
Related words
emphasise
verb
Advanced or less common
overemphasis
noun
deemphasize
verb
Cách diễn đạt
place emphasis on
1/plˈeɪs ˈɛmfəsɪs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
give special importance to something
To give special attention or importance to something.
Ví dụ
- The manager placed emphasis on teamwork during the meeting.
- Our school places emphasis on creativity and problem solving.
put emphasis on
1/pˈʊt ˈɛmfəsɪs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
give special importance to something
To give special attention or importance to something.
Ví dụ
- The article puts emphasis on the benefits of exercise.
- He put emphasis on safety during his speech.
with an emphasis on
1/wˈɪθ ən ˈɛmfəsɪs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
having a focus mainly on something
Having a main focus on something.
Ví dụ
- The program is designed for children, with an emphasis on fun and learning.
- This course covers modern history, with an emphasis on the 20th century.