单词 | signature |
释义 | signature n.   1. a a person's name, initials, or mark used in signing a letter, document, etc. b the act of signing a document etc.   2. archaic a distinctive action, characteristic, etc.   3. Mus. a = key signature. b = time signature.   4. Printing a a letter or figure placed at the foot of one or more pages of each sheet of a book as a guide for binding. b such a sheet after folding.   5. US directions given to a patient as part of a medical prescription. Phrases and idioms signature tune esp. Brit. a distinctive tune used to introduce a particular programme or performer on television or radio. Etymology: med.L signatura (LL = marking of sheep), as SIGNATORY |
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