mark
noun
Definitions of mark noun
surface(表面)
- B2Countable(可數名詞)
a small area on a surface that is damaged, stained, or has a different appearance
痕跡；污點；斑點
There were smudges on her pants where she had wiped her hands.
她的褲子上有她擦手時留下的污跡。
His fingertips left impressions on the polished surface of the desk.
他的指尖在拋光的桌面上留下了印記。
A reddish blemish remained on her arm where she had burned herself.
她手臂上被燙傷的地方還留有一塊紅色的痕跡。
feature(特徵)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a distinguishing feature or characteristic that helps in identifying someone or something
特徵；特色
Did the individual who assaulted you have any unique marks, like a scar or birthmark?
襲擊你的人有什麼獨特的標記嗎，比如疤痕或胎記？
The patterns on their fur help to differentiate between each of the puppies.
牠們毛皮上的圖案有助於區分每一隻小狗。
Her speeches are marked by her particular style of humor.
她的演講以其獨特的幽默風格為標誌。
symbol(符號)
- C1Countable(可數名詞)
a symbol or sign used to convey information
符號；標記
I placed a marker on the map indicating the place I think would be ideal for a picnic.
我在地圖上放置了一個標記，指示我認為最適合野餐的地點。
What do those symbols down the center of the road signify?
道路中央的那些符號代表什麼意思？
The markings on the road indicate the bike lane.
道路上的標記指示了自行車道。
- Countable(可數名詞)
a symbol that is written or printed
（書寫或印刷的）符號
a question mark
一個問號
an exclamation mark
一個驚嘆號
punctuation marks
標點符號
grade(成績)
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
an assessment of the quality of schoolwork, expressed as a number or letter
分數；成績
What score did you receive on your biology test?
你生物考試得了多少分？
Matilda has consistently earned high scores in English throughout the academic year.
瑪蒂達在整個學年裡英語一直取得高分。
You got perfect marks on the quiz - you got all ten points!
你在測驗中得了滿分——你拿到了全部的十分！
target(目標)
- Singular(單數)
the level that someone aims to reach or achieve
目標；指標
The sales figures have already passed the million-dollar mark.
銷售數字已經突破百萬美元大關。
The company has set a high mark for performance this year.
公司為今年的表現設定了高標準。
They are working to achieve a new mark in production efficiency.
他們正在努力達到生產效率的新高度。
representation(代表)
- C2Countable(可數名詞)
an action or symbol that represents a characteristic, feeling or quality
（情感的）表示；（特徵的）標誌
He removed his hat as a gesture of respect for her late spouse.
他脫下帽子，作為對她已故配偶的尊重表示。
Rising to greet someone when they enter the room is a sign of courtesy.
當有人進入房間時起身迎接是一種禮貌的表現。
I'd like to offer this bottle of wine as an expression of my appreciation for all your work.
我想送上這瓶葡萄酒，以表達我對你所有工作的感激之情。
currency(貨幣)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a former currency of Germany
馬克（德國馬克，同 Deutschmark）
verb
Definitions of mark verb
evaluate(評分)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)
to assess and assign a grade to a piece of work
批改；給…評分
I was grading exam papers until late into the night.
我批改考卷直到深夜。
You will lose marks for poor spelling and grammar.
拼寫和語法錯誤會讓你失分。
The teacher has to mark all of the student’s final assignments.
老師必須批改所有學生的期末作業。
damage(損壞)
- C1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to leave a visible trace or blemish on something
留下痕跡（於）；弄髒
Be careful not to mark the walls when you are moving the furniture.
移動傢俱時要小心，不要弄髒牆壁。
A dark-colored carpet is less likely to show stains than a light-colored one.
深色地毯比淺色地毯更不容易顯現污漬。
I tried not to mark my freshly-washed clothes.
我盡量不弄髒我剛洗好的衣服。
indicate(表示)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to be a characteristic or a sign of something
標誌；以…為特徵
The band’s songs have always been characterized by controversial lyrics.
樂隊的歌曲一直以有爭議的歌詞為特色。
The signing of the treaty represents a key milestone in the progression of European unification.
條約的簽署代表著歐洲統一進程中的一個重要里程碑。
His career was marked by his contributions to important projects.
他的職業生涯以對重要項目的貢獻為標誌。
honor(紀念)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to show respect for or to commemorate something
對…表示敬意；紀念
Tomorrow's procession will honor the 50th year since that battle took place.
明天的遊行將紀念那場戰役發生的50週年。
Today, we will hold a ceremony to mark the founders of the community.
今天，我們將舉行儀式來紀念這個社區的創始人。
They mark the tragedy that occurred on this day in history every year.
他們每年都會紀念歷史上這一天發生的悲劇。
locate(標記)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)
to indicate the location of something by drawing or placing a symbol
標明，標示
I've indicated the route of the one-way system in town on the map.
我已經在地圖上標明了鎮上單向系統的路線。
I would like everyone to note their progress on the chart each week.
我希望每個人都能在每週的圖表上標註自己的進度。
The letter X designates the spot where the hidden treasure is buried.
字母X標示了隱藏寶藏埋藏的地點。
defend(防守)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to defend against an opposing player in a team sport
（球類團隊比賽中）盯防
Idioms
- mark time
To march in place without advancing forward.
原地踏步
• The soldiers could only mark time while waiting for orders.
士兵們只能原地踏步等待命令。
- On your marks, get set, go!
A phrase used to signal the start of a race, typically a running race, instructing participants to get into their starting positions, prepare, and then begin.
（賽跑起跑時的口令）各就各位，預備，跑！
• As the referee called out, "On your marks, get set, go!", the runners immediately surged from the starting line.
當裁判喊出「各就各位，預備，跑！」時，跑者們立即從起跑線衝出。
- (You) mark my words!
Used to emphasize the certainty of a future event, often as a warning or prediction.
你給我記住！
• "If you keep going like this, you'll regret it—mark my words!"
「如果你繼續這樣下去，你會後悔的——記住我的話！」
- make a/your mark (on something)
To have a significant and lasting impact on something.
留下深刻印象
• The young artist made his mark on the art world, with his works being exhibited everywhere.
這位年輕的藝術家在藝術界留下了深刻的印記，他的作品到處展出。
- leave your/its mark on someone/something
to have a lasting and noticeable effect on someone or something, often negative.
對某人或某事物產生影響，通常指負面影響。
• The accident left its mark on her, causing her to become more cautious.
那場意外在她身上留下了印記，使她變得更加謹慎。
- be quick/slow off the mark
To react or respond to an event or situation with speed or slowness.
反應迅速／遲鈍
• He was quick off the mark to sell all his stocks when the market started to fall.
當市場開始下跌時，他迅速賣掉了他所有的股票。
- be marked out as something
to be recognized as different from others due to a particular characteristic or quality.
因具有某種特徵而被區分出來。
• Her exceptional leadership skills marked her out as the top candidate.
她出色的領導能力使她成為最佳候選人。
- be off the mark
If something that someone says or writes is off the mark, it is incorrect or inaccurate.
（指某人說的或寫的）不正確、不準確，與事實不符。
• His views on the matter are completely off the mark.
他對這件事的看法完全偏離了事實。
- be up to the mark
To meet the required standard or level of quality; to be satisfactory.
達到標準或要求；表現良好。
• The data analysis in this report is not up to the mark; it needs improvement.
這份報告中的數據分析未達標準，需要改進。
- on your marks, get set, go!
A phrase used to signal the start of a race, typically a running race, instructing competitors to get into their starting positions, prepare, and then begin.
（賽跑起跑時的口令）各就各位，預備，跑！
• At the starting line, the referee called out, "On your marks, get set, go!", and the race officially began.
在起跑線上，裁判喊道：「各就各位，預備，跑！」，比賽正式開始。
- (you) mark my words!
Used to emphasize that what you are saying is certain to happen in the future.
（用於告知他人某事將來必定會發生時）你記住我的話！
• If you keep doing that, you'll regret it, mark my words!
如果你繼續這樣做，你會後悔的，記住我的話！
Phrasal Verbs of mark
- mark something up
to raise the price of an item
抬高…的價格
• The store marked up the prices of items due to the holiday season.
由於假日季節，商店抬高了商品的價格。
- mark something down
to lower the price of an item, typically to promote sales
減少…的價格，通常為了促銷
• The store marked down all summer items by 20%.
商店將所有夏季商品降價20%。
- mark something out
to delineate the shape or position of an object by encircling it with a line
繪出；標示出
• The teacher marked out the key points of the lesson on the blackboard.
老師在黑板上標示出課程的重點。
- mark something off
to demarcate an area by placing a boundary around it
劃出；隔開
• We need to mark off this area for construction.
我們需要把這個區域劃分出來進行施工。
- mark something/someone off
To indicate on a list that specific items or individuals have been addressed or completed.
（在清單上）勾去或劃掉（表示已處理完畢）
• During the meeting, we marked each agenda item off the list as we completed them.
在會議期間，我們在清單上勾去每個完成的議程項目。
- mark someone down as something
to perceive an individual as representing a specific type or category of person
認定為…人（視…為…）
• Although he was quite young at the time, some of his actions marked him down as a mature individual.
儘管他當時還很年輕，但他的一些行為讓人認為他是個成熟的人。