em-, 进入，使。-phas, 显现，词源同phase, photo, phantasm.

1. I tried to emphasize my good points without sounding boastful.

我在强调自己的优点时尽量不让人觉得是在自我吹嘘。

来自《权威词典》

2. The story was used to emphasize the humanity of Jesus.

人们用这个故事来强调耶稣人性的一面。

来自《权威词典》

3. Economists emphasize measurable quantities — the number of jobs, the per capita income.

经济学家看重的是可测定的量——岗位数量、人均收入等。

来自柯林斯例句

4. A small dram of whisky may be prescribed by doctors for those over 60 to help them sleep. It is vital though to emphasize that "small" is the operative word.

医生可以建议60岁以上的老人少量地喝点威士忌以改善睡眠，然而至关重要的是必须强调“少量”这个关键词。

来自柯林斯例句

5. You should also include some carnations to emphasize your underlying meaning. "

另外要配上石竹花来加重这涵意的力量. ”

来自汉英文学 - 围城