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highlight verb
⇨ mark 1 (highlight a passage) ⇨ point sth out (highlight the major problems)highlight noun
⇨ peakmark1 verb X marks the spot * X符号标明地点mark exam papers; mark sth wrong 给试卷打分；把⋯批为错mark ♦︎ label ♦︎ tick ♦︎ check ♦︎ highlight ♦︎ flag ♦︎ tagThese words all mean to put sth such as a word, symbol or label on sth in order to give information about it. 这些词均表示用文字、符号、标签等做记号、做标记、标示。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to mark / label / highlight / flag / tag sth with sth◆to mark / highlight sth in red, yellow, etc.◆to tick / check sth off◆to mark / label boxes / bags◆to mark / tick / check / highlight / flag an item◆to mark / tick / check a box◆to mark / highlight / flag a / an word / paragraph / passage / section / error◆to mark / label sth clearly / carefully■ mark [transitive] to write or draw a symbol, line, etc. on sth in order to give information about it; (of a symbol, line, etc) to show the position of sth 做记号；做标记；（符号、线条等）标明方位，标示◆Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted.打星号的项目可以删去。◆Prices are marked on the goods.价格标在商品上。◆Do not open any mail marked 'Confidential'.不要打开任何标有“机密”的邮件。◆The cross marks the spot where the body was found.十字记号标明了发现尸体的地点。■ label (-ll-, NAmE -l-) [transitive, often passive] to fix a label on sth or write information on sth 贴标签于；用标签标明◆We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date.我们仔细地把每件物品用标签标明成分和日期。 see also label ⇨ label noun NOTE 辨析 Mark or label?When you use mark, you usually have to say how sth is marked, for example with a cross, or particular words, or in a particular colour. When you say that sth is labelled, you mean that sb has written on it what it is, what is in it, or who it belongs to, and you do not need to give more details if the context is enough to give the meaning. 用mark时通常要说明是如何做的标记，比如用十字记号、特定的文字或颜色等。sth is labelled指已在标签上写明某物是什么、成分如何或归谁所有，若上下文足够明确则不必再给出更多的信息◆The path is marked in red.这条路线用红色标示。◆Make sure that all your luggage is clearly labelled (= with your name and address).确保你的所有行李都清楚地用标签标明了你的名字和地址。 ■ tick [transitive] (BrE) to put a mark (✓) next to an answer or an item on a list to show that it is correct or has been dealt with 标记号；打钩；打对号◆Tick 'yes' or 'no' to each question.在每个问题的“是”或“否”旁打钩。◆I've ticked off the names of the people who have paid.我在已付款者的姓名旁画了钩。■ check [transitive] (NAmE) to tick sth 标记号；打钩；打对号◆Check the box next to the right answer.在正确答案旁边的方框中打钩。◆Check the names off as the guests arrive.客人到来时请在其姓名上打钩。■ highlight [transitive] to mark part of a text with a special coloured pen, or to mark an area on a computer screen, to emphasize it or make it easier to see 用荧光笔标记（文本的某部分）；高亮显示（计算机屏幕的某区域）；使醒目◆I've highlighted the important passages in yellow.我用黄色标出了重要段落。◆Highlight the section that you want to delete.高亮选中你想要删除的部分。■ flag (-gg-) [transitive] to put a special mark next to information that you think is important 标示（重要处）◆I've flagged the paragraphs that we need to look at in more detail.我已用特殊记号标示出我们需要仔细研究的段落。NOTE 辨析 Tick, check or flag?When you tick or check sth, you put the particular mark (✓) next to it. When you flag sth you put any kind of mark next to it to show that it is important. * tick和check指打上钩号(✓)，flag指用任何记号标示重要处。■ tag (-gg-) [transitive] to fasten a tag (= a small piece of paper, fabric or plastic) onto sb/sth to identify them or give information about them 给⋯系上标签◆Each animal was tagged with a number for identification.每只动物都系上了号码牌，以便辨认。 see also tag ⇨ label noun point sth out phrasal verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ stress 另见stress条point sth out ♦︎ highlight ♦︎ draw attention to sb/sth ♦︎ point to sth ♦︎ point sth upThese words all mean to make people notice sth by mentioning it or making it obvious. 这些词均表示指出或突显。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to point out / highlight / point to how...◆to point out / highlight / draw attention to / point to / point up the fact that...◆to point out / highlight / draw attention to / point to / point up the importance / difference◆to point out / highlight / draw attention to / point to a / an need / aspect◆to highlight / draw attention to / point up an issue◆to point out / highlight / draw attention to the weaknesses / inadequacy in / of sb / sth◆to clearly point out / highlight / point to / point up sth◆to further point out / highlight / point to sth■ ˌpoint sth ˈout phrasal verb to mention sth in order to give sb information about it or make them notice it （向某人）指出◆She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions.她试图向他指出他的做法不公正，但没有用。◆He pointed out the dangers of driving alone.他指出独自驾车的危险。◆I should point out that not one of these paintings is original.我应当指出，这些画没有一幅是真迹。◆'It's not very far,' she pointed out.“那里不太远。”她说道。■ highlight / /ˈhaɪlaɪt/ / [transitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to emphasize sth, especially a problem, so that people give it more attention 突出，强调（尤指问题）◆The report highlights the major problems facing society today.报告强调了当今社会所面临的主要问题。◆The earthquake highlighted the vulnerability of elevated highways.这次地震让高架公路的弱点暴露无遗。ⓘ Reports, studies, surveys and figures most often highlight a problem, need, issue, danger or difficulty. People might deliberately highlight a problem because they want more people to notice it; or an event might have the effect of highlighting a problem by making people notice it. * highlight的主语常是report、study、survey或figure，宾语最常是problem、need、issue、danger或difficulty。highlight可以表示欲引发关注而故意强调某问题，也可以表示某一事件的发生令某问题受到关注。 see also underline , underscore ⇨ stress ■ ˌdraw aˈttention to sb/sth phrase (drew, drawn)to make people listen to, look at or think about sb/sth 使注意（听、看或想）◆We need to draw people's attention to the dangers of this approach.我们需要让人们注意到这种方法的危险性。◆He took care to avoid drawing attention to himself.他尽量不引起他人的注意。ⓘ In formal language you can also call attention to sth. 在正式用语中，也可以用call attention to sth◆ (formal) He called their attention to the fact that many files were missing.他提请他们注意许多档案已经遗失这一事实。 ■ point to sth phrasal verb to mention sth that you think is important and/or the reason why a particular situation exists 提出，指出（重要的事或理由）◆The board of directors pointed to falling productivity to justify their decision.董事会指出生产率下降这一事实为其决策进行辩护。■ ˌpoint sth ˈup phrasal verb (formal) to have the effect of making people notice sth 强调；明确显示◆The conference merely pointed up divisions in the party.这次会议只是突显了该党内部的分歧。ⓘ Point sth up is often used to talk about making people notice differences or problems within an organization. * point sth up常指使人们注意到某一组织内部的分歧或问题。 peak noun peak ♦︎ top ♦︎ height ♦︎ highlight ♦︎ climax ♦︎ high ♦︎ culmination ♦︎ prime ♦︎ heyday ♦︎ high pointThese are all words for the point when sb/sth is best, most successful, strongest, or at their highest level. 这些词均表示顶峰、高峰。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the peak / top / height / highlight / climax / culmination / prime / heyday / high point of sth◆a peak / high / high point of $40 a barrel◆at its peak / the top / its height / its climax / a high / its culmination / a high point◆in your / its prime / heyday◆a new peak / height / high / high point◆to reach its peak / the top / its height / its climax / a high / its culmination / a high point◆to represent the peak / climax / culmination / high point of sth◆to mark the climax / culmination / high point of sth◆to pass / be past its peak / prime / heyday■ peak [countable, usually singular] the point when sb/sth is at its best, most successful, strongest or highest level 顶峰；高峰◆She's at the peak of her career.她正处在事业的巅峰。◆Membership of the club has fallen from a peak of 600 people in 2005.俱乐部会员人数从2005年顶峰时期的600人下滑了。◆Economic life moves in cycles of peaks and troughs.经济活动起起伏伏，循环往复。◆Peak-rate phone calls cost more.高峰时段通话费用较高。◆You want your hair to look in peak condition.你希望让头发保持最佳状态。OPP trough ⇨ recession ▸ peak verb [intransitive] ◆North Sea oil production peaked in 1999.1999年，北海的石油产量达到了最高峰。◆Unemployment peaked at 17%.失业率达到了17%的最高点。■ top [singular] the highest or most important rank or position 最高的级别；最重要的职位◆He's at the top of his profession.他正处在事业的巅峰。◆She is determined to make it to the top (= to achieve the highest level of fame or success).她决心要出人头地。◆This decision came from the top.这个决定是由最高领导作出的。◆They finished the season at the top of the league.他们打完这个赛季之后积分高居联赛的榜首。◆We have a lot of things to do, but packing is at the top of the list.我们有许多事情要做，但首先是打点行装。◆This printer is a top of the range model (= the best it is possible to buy.) 这款打印机是最好的。 OPP bottom ⓘ The bottom is the lowest position in a class, on a list, etc., or the person, team, etc. that is in this position. * bottom表示班上、名单上的最末位，或指排名最后的人或队◆a battle between the teams at the bottom of the league联赛中表现最差的球队间的较量◆You have to be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up.你得准备好从最底层做起。◆I was always bottom of the class in English.我的英语总是班里最差的。 ■ height [singular] the point when sth is at its best, most successful, strongest or highest level 顶峰；顶点；最强点◆She is still at the height of her powers.她仍然处于巅峰状态。◆The fire reached its height at around 2 a.m.大火在凌晨2点左右烧得最猛。◆I wouldn't go there in the height of summer.我不会在盛夏时节去那里的。ⓘ Heights [plural] are a better or greater level of success or happiness. * heights指更大的成功或幸福◆Their success had reached new heights.他们的成就已创新高。◆She dreamed of reaching the dizzy heights of stardom.她梦想达到超级巨星的地位。 NOTE 辨析 Peak or height? Peak is the more frequent and more general of these two words. A person can be at the peak/height of their career/powers but otherwise, height is not used to talk about a person. 这两个词中peak更常用，含义更广。表示一个人处于事业顶峰或巅峰状态可以说at the peak/height of their career/powers，但除此以外height不能用于人◆She seems to be reaching her peak after a great three-set victory over Henin-Hardenne.在3:0大胜了海宁之后，她似乎达到了运动生涯的巅峰。◆She seems to be reaching her height... You can talk about the peak/height of sth or sth being at a peak of a particular number or level but not a height of a number or level (although you can say a high of a number or level－see below). Peak is used in compounds or before other nouns ( peak hours/period/season/time/year/demand/rate/level/efficiency/performance/fitness/form/condition) but height is not. However, you cannot say ◆the peak of summer 表示某事的高峰或巅峰时，可以说the peak/height of sth；表示达到最高值或巅峰水平时可以说a peak of，但不说a height of（但是可以用a high of，见下面的分词条）。peak用于构成复合词，或用于其他名词前，如peak hours/period/season/time/year/demand/rate/level/efficiency/performance/fitness/form/condition（巅峰时段／时期／季节／时间／年／需求／费率／水平；最佳效率／表现／身体状态／竞技状态／状况），而height不可以这样用。但不说the peak of summer。 ■ highlight [countable] the best, most interesting or most exciting part of sth 最好（或最精彩、最激动人心）的部分◆One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal.这次旅游中最精彩的一件事是参观泰姬陵。◆The highlights of the game will be shown later this evening.比赛的精华片段将于今晚稍后播出。■ climax / /ˈklaɪmæks/ / [countable] the most exciting or important event or point in time, that usually happens near the end of a period or after some time; the most exciting part of a story, film or piece of music, that usually happens near the end （事情的）高潮，顶点；（故事、电影或音乐通常接近结尾时出现的）高潮◆The team's 3-1 victory in the final provided a fitting climax to a great season.该队在决赛中3:1获胜恰如其分地将这一重要赛季推向高潮。◆The story builds up to a powerful climax with the murder of Nancy by her lover Bill Sikes.南希被她的情人比尔•塞克斯杀死，至此故事达到了令人震撼的高潮。OPP anticlimax ⇨ disappointment ▸ climax verb [intransitive] ◆ (rather informal) The festival will climax on Sunday with a gala concert.星期天的音乐盛会将会把这次会演推向高潮。ⓘ In American English climax can also be used with an object. 在美式英语中，climax还可带宾语 [transitive] ◆ (NAmE) The sensational verdict climaxed a six-month trial.这一引起轰动的判决把持续六个月的审判推向高潮。 ■ high [countable] (business 商业 or journalism 新闻) the highest level or number, especially of prices, sales, etc.; the highest temperature reached during a particular day, week, etc. 最高水平；最大数量；（某天、某星期等的）最高温度◆Profits reached an all-time high last year.去年的利润空前地高。◆Oil prices hit a high of $70 a barrel yesterday.昨天油价达到了每桶70美元的高位。◆Highs today will be in the region of 25°C.今天的最高气温将为25摄氏度左右。 OPP low ⓘ The opposite is low. * high的反义词是low◆The dollar has fallen to an all-time low against the pound.美元兑英镑已经跌到空前的低点。◆The government's popularity has hit a new low.政府的声望已经降到了一个新低。 ■ culmination / /ˌkʌlmɪˈneɪʃn/ / [singular] (rather formal, especially written) the highest point or end of sth, usually happening after a long time （通常发生在很长一段时间之后的）顶点，高潮，终点◆The reforms marked the successful culmination of a long campaign.这些改革标志着一场长期运动的胜利结束。▸ culminate verb [intransitive] ◆Months of hard work culminated in success.几个月的艰辛工作终于取得了成功。■ prime [singular] the time in your life when you are strongest, most active or most successful 盛年；年富力强的时期；鼎盛时期◆She was then a great artist in her prime.那个时候，她是个了不起的艺术家，正处于鼎盛时期。◆He was barely 30 and in the prime of (his) life when he had the accident.发生意外的时候，他还不满30岁，风华正茂。■ heyday / /ˈheɪdeɪ/ / [countable, usually singular] the time when sb/sth had most power or success, or was most popular 最为强大（或成功、繁荣）的时期◆In its heyday in the 1820s, 80 horse-drawn coaches passed through the town each day.19世纪20年代是这个小镇的鼎盛时期，每天都有80辆马车经过。◆This is a fine film from the heyday of Italian cinema.这是意大利电影业鼎盛时期拍摄的一部佳片。■ ˈhigh point [countable] the point when sth is most interesting, enjoyable or successful or at its highest level 最有意思（或最令人愉快、最成功、最高水平）的时候◆It was the high point of the evening.那是晚会最精彩的部分。◆From a high point of nearly 140 000 in the 1950s, the workforce had fallen to 74 000 by 1984.劳动人口从20世纪50年代近14万人的最高点，减少到了1984年的7.4万人。ⓘ High point usually has a positive meaning. * high point通常有正面的含义◆The violence reached its peak / height in the summer of that year.那年夏季暴力事件达到了一个高峰。◆The violence reached a high point in the summer of that year. 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