vt.

1. 強調，著重[+that][+wh-]
   The speaker emphasized what he was saying by waving his hands.

   發言人揮舞雙手強調他所說的。

   My boss emphasized that everyone should come on time.

   我的老板強調指出每個人都該準時到。

   He emphasized the importance of careful driving.

   他強調了小心駕駛的重要性。

2. 加強……的語氣
3. 使顯得突出
   emphasize one's eyes with mascara

   塗睫毛油以使眼廓分明

v.

1. give emphasis to.
2. make more clearly defined:
   a jacket which emphasized her hips.