| 单词 | hallmark |
| 释义 | hallmark (once / 5752 pages) n A hallmark is a distinctive characteristic of something or someone. That can mean a literal symbol on the bottom of a piece of pottery, or just a rock star's signature hair style. Though some products have real hallmarks on them, indicating their creator or origin, this word is usually used in a less literal way to describe a unique attribute, a special style, or typical feature. A basketball player could say that coming to practice early is a hallmark of her success. A business could say their success is a hallmark of their commitment to customers. And you could definitely say Elvis' hip swivel was a hallmark of his performances. WORD FAMILYhallmark: hallmarks USAGE EXAMPLESWith all the hallmarks of a village inn, The Flask is very close to Highgate Cemetery - the burial place of Karl Marx. BBC(Jan 02, 2017) Another Apple hallmark — elegant design — is also a core value. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) Every Christmas season the two Hallmark Channels release or replay a familiar holiday script. Salon(Jan 02, 2017) 1n a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity Syn|Hyper assay-mark, authentication mark, marker, marking a distinguishing symbol 2n a distinctive characteristic or attribute Syn|Hypo|Hyper earmark, stylemark, trademark mold, mould a distinctive nature, character, or type characteristic a distinguishing quality |
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