mark
Meaning: A visible impression or sign; a grade given for schoolwork
The noun 'mark' has several meanings: a visible impression or stain on a surface, a grade or score given for academic work (British usage, whereas Americans say 'grade'), or a sign or indication of something. As a verb, it means to make a visible impression, to assess and grade work, or to indicate a position or boundary. In British schools, teachers 'mark' students' work.
Examples
- She got top marks in her chemistry exam. 她的化学考试得了最高分。Sacó las mejores notas en su examen de química.彼女は化学の試験でトップの成績を取りました。그녀는 화학 시험에서 최고 점수를 받았습니다.
- There's a strange mark on the wall. 墙上有个奇怪的痕迹。Hay una marca extraña en la pared.壁に変な跡があります。벽에 이상한 자국이 있습니다.
- This event marks the beginning of a new era. 这一事件标志着一个新时代的开始。Este evento marca el comienzo de una nueva era.この出来事は新時代の始まりを示しています。이 사건은 새로운 시대의 시작을 알립니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'mearc' meaning 'boundary' or 'sign', from Proto-Germanic '*markō'. Related to 'margin' and 'march' (border region). The academic grading sense is distinctly British, paralleling American 'grade'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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