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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2853 COCA: 3369

highlight
1 highlight /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ noun
plural highlights
1 highlight
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
noun
plural highlights
Learner's definition of HIGHLIGHT
[count]
1 
: something (such as an event or a detail) that is very interesting, exciting, or important : the best part of something精彩之处；很重要之处；高潮
— compare lowlight
2 
: a light spot or area强光部分；突出部分
2 highlight /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ verb
highlights; highlighted; highlighting
2 highlight
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
verb
highlights; highlighted; highlighting
Learner's definition of HIGHLIGHT
[+ object]
1 
a  : to make or try to make people notice or be aware of (someone or something) : to direct attention to (someone or something)强调；突出
b  : to be a very interesting, exciting, or important part of (something)是…的精彩部分，是…很重要的部分
2 
: to mark (something, such as text) with a bright color用亮色突出；用荧光笔等标出
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2853 COCA: 3369

highlight

1 of 2

noun

high·​light ˈhī-ˌlīt How to pronounce highlight (audio)
plural highlights
1
a
: something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest
Visiting the Alps was a highlight of their trip to Europe.
b
: a summary of the most significant or interesting parts of something (such as a completed sporting event) presented typically on a television broadcast
—usually plural
watched highlights of the night's games
2
: a spot or area that is lighter than surrounding spots or areas: such as
a
: the lightest part or one of the lightest parts of a painting, drawing, etc.
especially : one that depicts the areas of the subject receiving the greatest amount of illumination
added highlights to the painting
used white pencil for the highlights and charcoal for the shadows
b
: a lighter area of the hair
specifically : such an area created artificially (as through the application of chemical substances)
— usually plural
brown hair with blond highlights

highlight

2 of 2

verb

highlighted; highlighting

transitive verb

1
: to throw a strong light on
highlighting featured merchandise on the shelves
2
a
: to center attention on : emphasize, stress
The speech will highlight the need for education reform.
b
: to constitute a significant or especially interesting part of : to constitute a highlight of
His trip to Europe was highlighted by a visit to Vatican City.
3
a
: to mark (text) with a highlighter
b
: to cause (something, such as text or an icon) to be displayed in a way that stands out on an electronic screen (as of a computer or smartphone)
highlighted the sentence and deleted it

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun I missed the game, but I saw the highlights on the evening news. Verb Unfortunately, the media insisted upon highlighting his troubled past. Our trip was highlighted by a great jazz concert we attended. The students highlighted important vocabulary words in their textbooks. Important names and dates in each chapter are highlighted.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
One highlight would be a restaurant on part of the first and second floors, Krohn said. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 One highlight is that the cargo floor has two height settings, like the Honda CR-V. Unlike some other electric vehicles, the Equinox EV does not have a storage area under the hood. Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 8 Sep. 2022 One highlight among them is the riveting composition by Robert S. Duncanson recognized as America’s most important and accomplished black artist in the middle decades of the 19th century. John Wilmerding, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The one big highlight of the game came during the first quarter when Chaminade wide receiver Jeremiah Smith made a leaping catch over a Cardinal Gibbons defender, practically snatching it over the top of their head for a 26-yard gain. Francisco Rosa, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 One highlight was making ratatouille — again, inspired by a movie. Beni Marquez, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2022 One highlight of the yacht is the cockpit on the main deck. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 July 2022 Any fan of musical bio-pics will be familiar with the form: a hop, a skip, and a jump from one highlight to the next. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 24 June 2022 One big highlight is the hotel bar, another its restaurant. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 June 2022
Verb
As a form of protest, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the busing of migrants to Washington, D.C., New York City and Chicago in an effort to highlight how overwhelmed Texas border communities have become. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 The point here is to highlight and enhance specific flavors. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022 That's approximately how many migrants Texas has bused to New York City and Washington, DC, in recent months, as part of Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to highlight his criticism of the Biden administration's immigration policies. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022 The declamations at the opening of the polonaise were a perfect opportunity to highlight the clarion strength and precision of the brass. Lukas Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 This will also provide another opportunity to highlight vendors and thank sponsors and presenters. Vaibhav Jain, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 As part of a continued effort to highlight and preserve the area’s Bahamian influence, Rep. Melissa Noel, Essence, 20 July 2022 The effort to highlight a program to help union workers comes as Democrats hope to pick up a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, where a strong showing with working class voters could play a pivotal role. Aamer Madhani, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2022 This merger gives us the opportunity to highlight our differences and give talent another option to strengthen and build their careers. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Verb

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of highlight was in 1658
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2853 COCA: 3369
highlight

noun

ADJECTIVE | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤absolute, definite, main, major, real, undisputed, undoubted (especially BrE) 絕對的／確定無疑的／主要的／重要的／真正的／毫無疑問的／無可置疑的亮點◇The real highlight of the trip for me was the visit to the Tower of London.對我來說，這次旅行中最有趣的是倫敦塔之行。➤notable (especially BrE) 顯著的亮點➤obvious明顯的亮點➤personal個人生活中最閃亮的片段➤comic, football, musical, sporting, sports (NAmE) 喜劇／足球／音樂／運動／體育集錦➤career職業生涯中的閃亮之處➤edited highlights (BrE) , recorded highlights, video highlights剪輯過的精彩片段；錄製的精彩片段；視頻集錦◇Recorded highlights of the game will be shown later tonight.比賽的精彩錄像片段將會在今晚晚些時候播出。◇streamed video highlights from today's news今日新聞要點的流視頻PHRASES➤the highlight of the day, week, year, etc.當天、本週、當年等最精彩的事情◇The highlight of the week was Saturday's fireworks.本週的亮點是星期六的焰火。
highlight

verb

ADVERB | VERB + HIGHLIGHT ADVERB➤clearly清楚地突出◇These figures clearly highlight the difference in world living standards.這些數據凸顯出世界各地生活水平的差異。➤dramatically, graphically, starkly生動地／形象地／鮮明地凸顯◇The needs of these children were dramatically highlighted by the Action Group.行動組令人印象深刻地凸顯出這些孩子的各種需要。➤merely, only, simply只是突出◇The talks merely highlighted the great gulf between the two sides.數次會談僅僅凸顯出雙方的嚴重分歧。➤particularly, specifically特別／專門強調➤rightly公正地突出➤repeatedly反複強調➤recently最近強調VERB + HIGHLIGHT➤serve to有助於突出◇The incident has sadly only served to highlight the differences within the party.令人痛心的是，這一事件只是凸顯了政黨內部存在的種種分歧。

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