asterisk
名詞
定義 asterisk 名詞
- Countable
The symbol * used to direct readers to a footnote or indicate a missing letter in a word.
Sometimes, asterisks are used in place of certain letters in taboo words to avoid offending readers.
The word was censored with asterisks because it contained profanity.
She used an asterisk to mark the items on the list that needed special attention.
- Countable
Something that diminishes the impressiveness or completeness of an achievement.
Although he broke the record, there was an asterisk next to his performance.
Their victory, while significant, came with an asterisk due to the team's condition.
The accomplishment was viewed with an asterisk due to some controversy.
動詞
定義 asterisk 動詞
- Transitive
To mark something with an asterisk.
I have asterisked all the important items on the list.
The teacher asked the students to asterisk all the incorrect answers.
During the editing process, I asterisked all the paragraphs that needed further review.