punctuate

• 在书面文本中插入标点符号的动词，也表示以一定间隔打断或强调某事。

A verb used to indicate the act of inserting punctuation marks into written text, or to interrupt or emphasize something at intervals.

1. Insert punctuation marksB2formal

   To add punctuation marks such as commas, periods, and question marks to written text.

   加标点符号

   • Please punctuate your sentences correctly.
   • The editor punctuated the manuscript before publication.
   • Students learn how to punctuate dialogue in writing class.

   同义词point

2. Emphasize or stressC1formal

   To stress or single out something as important.

   强调

   • He punctuated his speech with dramatic pauses.
   • The speaker punctuated key points by raising his voice.
   • She punctuated her argument with compelling evidence.

   同义词accentuateemphasizehighlightstressunderlineunderscore

3. Interrupt periodicallyC1formal

   To interrupt something at intervals.

   不时打断

   • The silence was punctuated by occasional gunfire.
   • Her laughter punctuated the serious conversation.
   • The meeting was punctuated by several phone calls.

   同义词dotinterruptinterspersepeppersprinklestud