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单词 badge
释义 badge
I. \ˈbaj, -aa(ə)j\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English bagge, bage, probably from Anglo-French bageys
1. : a distinctive or distinguishing mark, token, device, or sign especially of membership in a society or group and usually worn on the person
 < a knight in armor wearing his lady's scarf as a badge >
 < a policeman's badge >
 < no badge of authority such as a cap or uniform to distinguish them >
 < the yacht club badge on the flag flying from the mainmast >
2. : something so characteristic as to suggest or serve as a badge
 < the black coat and green eyeshade that were the recognized badge of his calling — Oscar Lewis >
 < higher education, or what passes for that, is neither a birthright nor a necessary badge of respectability — Douglas Bush >
 < the contemporary badges of boyhood — visor cap, short-pants suit, and black cotton stockings — Jack Alexander >
3. : an emblem awarded for a particular accomplishment (as proficiency in marksmanship)
 < a scout's merit badge >
 < combat infantryman's badge >
Synonyms: see sign
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English baggen, from bagge, n.
: to mark or distinguish with a badge
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