Certified platinum
Meaning: An album or single that has sold over one million copies, or figuratively, anything of top-tier quality.
In the music industry, the RIAA certifies records as Gold (500K), Platinum (1M), and Diamond (10M). 'Going platinum' is a major career milestone. Figuratively, calling something 'certified platinum' means it's top quality, undeniably excellent.
Examples
- Her debut album went certified platinum in its first month. 她的首张专辑在发行第一个月就获得了白金认证。Su álbum debut alcanzó el disco de platino en su primer mes.彼女のデビューアルバムは発売初月でプラチナ認定を受けた。그녀의 데뷔 앨범은 발매 첫 달에 플래티넘 인증을 받았다.
- That recipe is certified platinum — everyone loves it. 那个菜谱是白金级别的——所有人都爱吃。Esa receta es de categoría platino: a todo el mundo le encanta.あのレシピはプラチナ級だ——みんなに大好評。그 레시피는 플래티넘급이야 — 모두가 좋아해.
- He's got a certified platinum track record in this business. 他在这个行业拥有白金级的业绩记录。Tiene un historial de nivel platino en este negocio.彼はこのビジネスでプラチナ級の実績を持っている。그는 이 업계에서 플래티넘급 실적을 가지고 있다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: music industry, quality praise, achievement
Tone: impressive, boastful
✓ Do Say
- That album went platinum.那张专辑达到了白金销量。Ese álbum alcanzó el platino.あのアルバムはプラチナになった。그 앨범은 플래티넘을 달성했다.
- Certified platinum quality.白金级的品质。Calidad de platino certificado.プラチナ級の品質だ。플래티넘 인증 품질이야.
✗ Don't Say
- Don't confuse with 'certified gold' (500K) or 'certified diamond' (10M) — they're different tiers不要和'金唱片认证'(50万)或'钻石唱片认证'(1000万)混淆——它们是不同的等级No confundir con «disco de oro» (500 000) ni «disco de diamante» (10 millones): son categorías diferentes「certified gold」(50万枚)や「certified diamond」(1000万枚)と混同しない——異なるランクである'certified gold'(50만 장)나 'certified diamond'(1000만 장)과 혼동하지 말 것——등급이 다르다
Origin & History
From the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certification system, established in 1976. Platinum certification (1 million units) became a benchmark of commercial success in the music industry.
Cultural Context
Era: 1976 RIAA system
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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