She placed the emphasis on the word "soon" in order to make sure she was understood. 她强调说要“很快”,确保每个人都明白她的意思。
He placed importance on a comfortable lifestyle (= it was important to him). 他看重舒适的生活方式。
Their society places great value on family life.
She placed the blame for their divorce squarely on her ex-husband.
I was wrong to place my trust in him.
See also: place verb (POSITION)