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名人,知名人士
資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
2. Specifically:
(a) A character or device put on an article of merchandise
by the maker to show by whom it was made; a
trade-mark.
(b) A character (usually a cross) made as a substitute for
a signature by one who can not write.
The mark of the artisan is found upon the most
ancient fabrics that have come to light.
--Knight.
3. A fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a
traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark.
4. A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although
not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain,
etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark.
I have some marks of yours upon my pate. --Shak.
5. An evidence of presence, agency, or influence; a
significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a
permanent impression of one's activity or character.
The confusion of tongues was a mark of separation.
--Bacon.
6. That toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at;
what one seeks to hit or reach.
France was a fairer mark to shoot at than Ireland.
--Davies.
Whate'er the motive, pleasure is the mark. --Young.
7. Attention, regard, or respect.
As much in mock as mark. --Shak.
8. Limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the
mark; to come up to the mark.
9. Badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station.
In the official marks invested, you Anon do meet the
Senate. --Shak.
10. Pre["e]minence; high position; as, particians of mark; a
fellow of no mark.
11. (Logic) A characteristic or essential attribute; a
differential.
12. A number or other character used in registring; as,
examination marks; a mark for tardiness.
13. Image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image;
children; descendants. [Obs.] ``All the mark of Adam.''
--Chaucer.
14. (Naut.) One of the bits of leather or colored bunting
which are placed upon a sounding line at intervals of
from two to five fathoms. The unmarked fathoms are called
``deeps.''
{A man of mark}, a conspicuous or eminent man.
{To make one's mark}. (a) To sign, as a letter or other
writing, by making a cross or other mark.
(b) To make a distinct or lasting impression on the
public mind, or on affairs; to gain distinction.
Syn: Impress; impression; stamp; print; trace; vestige;
track; characteristic; evidence; proof; token; badge;
indication; symptom.