accent

口音、腔调

She speaks English with a slight French accent.

她说英文时带著一点法国口音。

重音

In this word, the accent falls on the second syllable.

这个字的重音落在第二个音节。

重音符号、变音符号

Don't forget the accent over the letter e.

别忘了字母 e 上面的重音符号。

重点、强调

This year the accent is on quality rather than quantity.

今年的重点在于品质而非数量。

点缀、衬色

A few red cushions add a bright accent to the room.

几个红色抱枕为房间增添了亮眼的点缀。

突显、衬托

The black frame accents the colors in the painting.

黑色画框衬托出画中的色彩。

强调、著重

His speech accented the need for better public transportation.

他的演说强调了改善大众运输的必要。

重读

Native speakers accent the first syllable of this name.

母语人士会重读这个名字的第一个音节。