underline

underline
verb
  1. [with obj.]draw a line under (a word or phrase) to give emphasis or indicate special type
    画线于…下
    ■emphasize (something)
    强调;突出
    the improvement in retail sales was underlined by these figures.
    这些数字突出了零售量的增加。
noun
  1. a line drawn under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis
    (尤指为强调)下划线
  2. the line of the lower part of an animal's body
    (动物)下体轮廓
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