单词 | asterisk |
释义 | asterisk —asterisk /ˈæs.tər.ɪsk/ aep /-tɚ-/ noun [C] ► F0 the symbol * , used to refer readers to a note at the bottom of a page of text, or to show that a letter is missing from a word: » Sometimes taboo words are written with asterisks to avoid causing offence.Thesaurus+: ↑Punctuation• • • Extra Examples:» Use an asterisk to represent any letter you do not know.» Where is the asterisk on this keyboard?» The sections are divided with a line of asterisks.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for asterisk ► F0 to write an asterisk next to something: » I have asterisked the books that are essential reading for the course.Thesaurus+: ↑Writing and typing |
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