to emphasize a particular feature of something or to make something more noticeable

Her dress was tightly belted, accentuating the slimness of her waist. 她的裙子衣带系得很紧，凸显出苗条的腰身。

The new policy only serves to accentuate the inadequacy of help for the homeless. 这项新政策更加突显了政府对无家可归者的扶助不足。