punctuate

punctuate [ˈpʌŋktjueit] vt.

1. ■ 加标点(于)

2. ■ 强调, 加强

3. ■ (不时地)打断(发言等), 插入

When it is punctuated, the meaning becomes clear. 加上标点符号, 意思就清楚了。

He made gestures to punctuate his speech. 他打手势来强调他的讲话。

The professor punctuated his lecture with a few well-chosen jokes. 教授在讲演中不时插入几个适当的笑话。

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词性变化

punctuate [ˈpʌŋktjueit] vi.

1. ■ 加标点

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继承用法

punctuation [pʌŋktjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n] n.

1. ■ 标点(法), 全部标点符号

2. ■ (闪语Semitic)元音点法

3. ■ 【动】斑点

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词性变化

punctuative [ˈpʌŋktjʊeɪtɪv,-tʃʊ-] adj. punctuator [ˈpʌŋktjʊeɪtə(r),-tʃʊ-] n.