单词 | punctuate |
释义 | punctuate —punctuator, n. /pungk"chooh ayt'/, v. , punctuated, punctuating. v.t. 1. to mark or divide (something written) with punctuation marks in order to make the meaning clear. 2. to interrupt at intervals: Cheers punctuated the mayor's speech. 3. to give emphasis or force to; emphasize; underline. v.i. 4. to insert or use marks of punctuation. [1625-35; < ML punctuatus (ptp. of punctuare to point), deriv. of L punctus a pricking; see PUNCTUAL] |
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