expression, suru verb (irregular)
emboss; carve in relief
Literal sense: to create a raised design on a surface, as in sculpture or metalwork.
この銀の皿には花の模様が浮き彫りにされている。
This silver plate has a floral pattern embossed on it.
expression, suru verb (irregular)
bring to the fore; highlight; accentuate
Idiomatic use: to make something stand out clearly, often a problem, contrast, or characteristic.
今回の事件は、制度の欠陥を浮き彫りにした。
This incident highlighted the flaws in the system.
彼の言葉は、二人の考え方の違いを浮き彫りにした。
His words brought out the differences in their ways of thinking.