highlight

• 指事件、表演或时期中最重要、最有趣或最令人难忘的部分；也指图像或文字中光线最亮、最突出的部分。

A noun referring to the most important, interesting, or memorable part of an event, performance, or period of time.

1. Best or most memorable partB1formal

   The most important, interesting, or enjoyable part of something.

   最精彩的部分

   • The highlight of the trip was visiting the ancient ruins.
   • The concert's highlight was the final song.
   • Meeting the author was the highlight of the book fair.

   同义词acmeapexattractionbestclimaxcreamculminationfeatureheighthigh pointmasterpiecepeakpinnaclesummittop

   反义词nadir

2. Bright area in art or photographyB2formal

   An area of an image or object that catches the most light, often used in photography and painting.

   高光

   • The photographer adjusted the highlights in the portrait.
   • The painting uses strong highlights to emphasize the subject's face.
   • The highlights in the image make it look more realistic.

   同义词gleamglinthot spot

   反义词shadeshadow

• 动词，表示突出或强调某事物以引起特别注意，也指用醒目颜色标记文本。

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing or drawing special attention to something, or marking text with a bright color.

1. Emphasize or draw attentionB1formal

   To make something stand out or attract special attention to it.

   强调

   • The report highlights the need for better safety measures.
   • She highlighted the most important points in her speech.
   • The documentary highlights the struggles of endangered species.

   同义词accentuatebring outemphasizefeatureplay uppoint upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   反义词concealdownplayignoreminimizeobscureoverlookunderstate

2. Mark with a highlighterA2informal

   To mark text with a bright color to make it easier to find or remember.

   用荧光笔标记

   • I highlighted the key terms in my textbook.
   • She highlighted the dates on her calendar.
   • He highlighted the important sentences in yellow.

   同义词colormarkshade