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mark

/ˈmɑːrk/ American
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  • n. 记号, 痕迹
  • n. 分数
  • v. 做记号
  • v. 打分数
  • v. 注意到, 察觉
Definition
  • n. a visible sign or spot on something
  • n. a score given for work
  • v. to put a sign on something
  • v. to give a score to it
  • v. to notice or pay attention to something
Example
Please mark the important dates on the calendar.
请把重要的日期标在日历上。
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Word familymark-

Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: a visible mark that shows meaning (noun).

比较义项:表示某种意思的记号、标志(名词)。

  • sign

    Refers to a deliberate gesture or symbol meant to convey a message, often understood by convention (e.g. a hand sign, a warning sign); implies communicative intent.

    指为了传达某种信息而做出的手势或符号,通常约定俗成(例如手势、警示牌);暗示有交流意图。

    He made a sign for us to be quiet during the meeting.

    他做了个手势示意我们在会议期间保持安静。

  • mark 本词

    Refers to a visible trace, spot, or symbol left on a surface, often unintentional or physical, and does not necessarily communicate anything.

    指留在表面上的可见痕迹、斑点或符号,往往是无意造成的、具有物理性质,不一定传达任何信息。

    The old table has a dark mark where someone spilled coffee.

    那张旧桌子上有一块深色的痕迹,是有人洒了咖啡留下的。

Both can mean a visible symbol. Sign is a symbol meant to send a message, understood by convention; 'a sign of trouble' is not compared. Mark is a visible trace left on a surface, often unintentional; 'a good mark on a test' is not compared.

两者都指能传达信息的可见标记,但 sign 常指有意做出的、约定俗成的示意动作或标志,而 mark 更常指留在物体表面的痕迹或做的记号,不一定带有交流意图。这里不比较 mark 的“分数,标准”等其他义项,也不比较 sign 的“迹象,征兆”等其他义项。