benchmark
含义: A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed; also used as a verb meaning to evaluate by comparison with a standard.
In business, benchmarking involves comparing processes and performance metrics against industry best practices. In computing, benchmarks test system performance. In finance, a benchmark rate (like LIBOR) serves as a reference for other rates. The word implies a reliable, established standard of measurement.
例句
- The school's results serve as a benchmark for other institutions in the region. 该校的成绩可以作为该地区其他学校的基准。Los resultados del colegio sirven de referencia para otras instituciones de la región.その学校の成績は、地域内の他の教育機関のベンチマークとなっている。그 학교의 성적은 지역 내 다른 교육 기관의 벤치마크가 되고 있다.
- We need to benchmark our performance against our main competitors. 我们需要将自身的业绩与主要竞争对手进行基准对比。Necesitamos comparar nuestro rendimiento con el de nuestros principales competidores.主要な競合他社と比較して自社のパフォーマンスをベンチマークする必要がある。주요 경쟁사와 비교하여 우리의 성과를 벤치마킹할 필요가 있다.
- The benchmark interest rate was held steady at five per cent. 基准利率被维持在百分之五不变。El tipo de interés de referencia se mantuvo en el cinco por ciento.基準金利は5%に据え置かれた。기준 금리는 5%로 동결되었다.
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用法指南
语境: professional, academic
语气: neutral
起源与历史
Originally a surveyor's term from the 19th century — a mark cut into stone or a wall to serve as a reference point for measuring altitude. From bench (a long seat or work surface) + mark.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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