To lay stress on; emphasize.

着重，强调将重音放在…上；强调。

We must lay stress on self reliance.

我们必须强调自立更生。

Sure , a man should lay stress on his career .

诚然，一个男人应当注意事业。

The first one is to lay stress on the role of persons.

其精神实质：一是重视和强调人的作用；二是注重提高人的综合素质。

It is necessary to lay stress on the packing as well as the quality.

将重点放在包装上和在质量上是必要的。