写作表达多样化之Emphasizing

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1. What you say when emphasizing that something is important

I would like to stress that

??I would like to stress that?the research is still at an early stage.

it should be noted that?

??It should be noted that?there are a number of alternative methods available.

it is worth bearing in mind that

??It is worth bearing in mind that?90% of the scientists researching herbicides in the US are employed by chemical companies.

crucial?

? Factors such as temperature and acidity?play a crucial role?in determining how well the process works.

vital / essential?

? These insects play a?vital?part in the food chain.
??It is essential that?the work is carried out as soon as possible.

2. Ways of emphasizing one person or thing more than others

especially / particularly

? The climate is much colder,?especially?in the far north.
? There has been a big increase in alcohol consumption,?particularly?among young women.

in particular?

? In the USA?in particular, large numbers of ordinary citizens lost money by investing in internet companies.

notably?

? Some economists, most?notably?J. M. Keynes, recommended increasing government spending in times of recession, in order to stimulate the economy.

above all?

? Cycling is not only pollution-free but also flexible, cheap, and?above all, healthy.

most of all?more than anyone or anything else:

??Most of all, we need an approach that works.

most importantly / most significantly:

? Perhaps?most importantly, the nation seemed to have lost its pride and its sense of direction.
? The 18th century was a period of enormous social change.?Most significantly, the Agricultural Revolution drove large numbers of workers into the cities.

3. To emphasize something

emphasize / stress?

? In their report, they?emphasized?the need for better police training.
? She?stresses that?death is not always the aim of those who try to commit suicide.

highlight

? This case?highlights?some of the problems associated with patients travelling long distances for treatment.

underline / underscore?

? The high rate of mortality?underlines?the need for a greater understanding of the causes of the disease.
? Studies and statistics?underscore?the fact that much of the country's wealth is in the hands of a tiny minority.

draw attention to?

? The study was one of the first to?draw attention to?the problems faced by severely disabled adults.

point up?

? The report?pointed up?the need for more research on the subject.