accented

• 形容说话或书写带有特定的口音或明显的重音，尤指带有某一地区或外国语言特征的发音；也可指某事物被强调或突出。

Describes speech or writing that has a particular emphasis or a distinctive pronunciation characteristic of a region or foreign language.

1. Spoken with a particular accentB1formal

   Pronounced with a distinctive way of speaking typical of a region, country, or social group.

   带口音的

   • She spoke in a heavily accented English.
   • His accented French revealed his German origins.
   • The actor's accented dialogue added authenticity to the role.

   同义词dialectalinflectednonnativeregional

   反义词unaccented

2. Marked with a diacritical markB2formal

   Having a written accent mark (e.g., é, è, ê) to indicate stress or pronunciation.

   带变音符号的

   • The word 'café' has an accented 'e'.
   • In Spanish, accented vowels change the meaning of words.
   • The accented letters in French are essential for correct pronunciation.

   反义词plainunaccentedunmarked

3. Emphasized or highlightedC1formal

   Given special importance, prominence, or emphasis.

   被强调的

   • The accented features of the design drew everyone's attention.
   • Her speech accented the need for immediate action.
   • The artist accented the painting with bright colors.

   同义词emphasizedfeaturedstressed

   反义词unaccentedunderstated

• 动词，用于强调或突出某事物的特定部分，如某个词、某个特征或某个要点。

A verb used to emphasize or stress a particular part of something, such as a word, feature, or point.

1. Emphasize or stressB1formal

   To emphasize or highlight something, making it stand out.

   强调

   • The report accents the importance of safety measures.
   • She accented her words by raising her voice.
   • The design accents the natural beauty of the landscape.

   同义词accentuateemphasizehighlightplay upstressunderlineunderscore

   反义词downplayplay downunderstate

2. Pronounce with emphasisB2formal

   To pronounce a word or syllable with stress or emphasis.

   重读

   • In English, you accent the first syllable of 'record'.
   • He accented the wrong part of the word.
   • Teachers teach students how to accent words correctly.

   同义词accentuateemphasizestress

   反义词de-emphasizemumbleslur