释义 |
highlight I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun Etymology: high (I) + light 1. a. : the lightest spot or area (as in a painting or engraving) : a spot or any of several spots in a modeled drawing or painting that receives the greatest amount of illumination b. : a bright part of a photographic picture or subject represented by a considerable density in the negative and by nearly clear paper or other support in the print 2. : an event, detail, topic, or accomplishment of major significance or special interest < one of the highlights of the fashionable London season — Emily Hahn > < more analysis will be written … later but here are some highlights — Kiplinger Washington Letter > < these are only highlights: he also wrote … several volumes of verse, numerous short stories — E.P.Earnest > II. transitive verb 1. : to illuminate with vivid distinctness : throw a strong light upon < designed for general store lighting and to highlight featured merchandise — Electrical World > < matches flared, momentarily highlighting the faces — National Geographic > 2. : to paint out the highlight areas of (a halftone negative); also : to etch away the light dots in the corresponding areas of (a printing plate) — compare drop out 3. a. : to center attention upon : cause to loom large in importance or urgency : emphasize, stress < these publications … highlighted the deficiencies of the current freshman program — T.F.Dunn > < highlight a major factor in the Hemisphere's aid program — Atlantic > b. : to constitute a highlight or distinctive feature of < the slang that highlights his dialogue — Bennett Cerf > < three new talents … highlighted the year — Britannica Book of the Year > III. transitive verb : to select or cause (as text or an icon) to be displayed in a way that stands out (as by being of a different color) from other objects on a computer screen especially prior to editing, movement, or deletion |