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.