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单词 earmark
释义 earmark
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: Middle English ere mark, from ere ear + mark — more at ear, mark I
1. : a mark of identification (as a cropping or slitting) on the ear especially of a domestic animal
2. : a distinguishing or a characteristic mark : an indicative sign
 < all the earmarks of poverty >
 < a book with the earmarks of a doctoral dissertation >

- under earmark
II. transitive verb
1.
 a. : to mark (as livestock) with an earmark
 b. : to mark (something) in a distinguishing manner especially as one's property
  < dissipation earmarks a man >
  < Satan earmarks his own >
2.
 a. : to designate or set aside (funds) for a specific use or owner
  < the part of income that is earmarked for financing expansion >
  < a gift earmarked for a new dormitory >
  — used especially of gold held by one central bank for and as the property of another central bank or government
 b. : to designate, hold, or recognize as the property of another
  < the postmastership is traditionally earmarked for a leading politician >
  < goods earmarked for future delivery >
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