1650s, originally of paintings, "the brightest part of a subject," from high (adj.) + light (n.). The figurative sense of "outstanding feature or characteristic" is from 1855. The verb is from 1861. Hairdressing sense is 1941 (n.), 1942 (v.). Related: Highlighted; highlighting.
雙語例句
1. Once again, the "Free Press" prefers not to highlight these facts.
“自由新聞”組織再次故意不去突出強(qiáng)調(diào)這些事實。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The surveyor's report didn't highlight anything untoward.
勘測員的報告沒有指明有任何麻煩問題。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The presidential elections are the highlight of next year's political calendar.
總統(tǒng)選舉是明年政治日程表上的大事.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. The incident has sadly only served to highlight the differences within the party.
令人痛心的是,這一事件僅僅凸顯了政黨內(nèi)部存在的種種分歧.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. The highlight of my day used to be cooking Meg a meal when she came in from work.