vt.

1. 在……中间加标点
2. 不时打断[H]
   The old lady's words were punctuated by noise from outside.

   老太太的话不时被外面的吵闹声所打断。

3. 强调，突出

vi.

1. 使用标点，加标点

v.

1. insert punctuation marks in (text).
2. occur at intervals throughout.
   ▸ (punctuate something with) interrupt an activity with.