Word · Frequency #11245
hallmark
特征；特点；标志
核心释义
A distinguishing characteristic or feature that is typical of someone or something.
- 1.
显著特征
A distinguishing characteristic.
- 2.
由可信机构(通常是检验所)在贵金属制品上做的官方标记
An official marking made by a trusted party, usually an assay office, on items made of precious metals.
纯度印记；(金银制品上的)检验印记；显著特征；由可信机构(通常是检验所)在贵金属制品上做的官方标记；纯度检验证明；品质证明
用法In use
Punctuality is a hallmark of professional behavior.
用法提示：这里 hallmark 表示‘典型特征’
The use of natural light is a hallmark of this architect's style.
用法提示：此处 hallmark 指‘显著特点’
Her attention to detail is a hallmark of her work.
用法提示：这里 hallmark 表示‘突出特点’
be the hallmark of sth
此处 hallmark 指抽象的特征或标志，常用于正式或评价性语境。
Attention to detail is the hallmark of her work.
注重细节是她工作的标志。
bear/have all the hallmarks of sth
bear/have all the hallmarks of 强调一系列明显特征；bear 较正式。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- bear the hallmark of
- 带有……的显著特征
- Her latest collection bears the hallmark of true craftsmanship.她的最新系列带有真正精湛工艺的显著特征。
- the hallmark of excellence
- 卓越的标志；优秀的象征
- Attention to detail is the hallmark of excellence.注重细节是卓越的标志。
- the hallmark of a great leader
- 伟大领袖的标志；杰出领导者的特征
- Empathy is the hallmark of a great leader.同理心是伟大领袖的标志。
- an official hallmark
- 官方检验印记；官方纯度标记
- The bracelet was stamped with an official hallmark in 1920.这枚手镯在1920年打上了官方检验印记。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想：hall（大厅）+ mark（标记）＝大厅里盖的检验印记，让人记住它是事物最典型的标志、特征。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：academic writing、business and media commentary、precious-metal assay hallmark 作“显著特征”讲时，通常多用于较正式的评论、分析或学术写作；作“贵金属纯度印记”讲时，比较常见于金银制品检验或交易场景。整体上不属于日常口语用词，正式表达中使用更自然。
语法说明Grammar Note
可数名词，常与介词 of 连用表示‘...的特征’
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
The words 'mark', 'landmark', 'watermark', and 'trademark' share the final /mɑːk/ sound with the second syllable of 'hallmark' (/ˈhɑːlmɑːk/), but because the primary stress of 'hallmark' falls on the first syllable, none of them rhymes with the whole word. 'hall' is a lookalike of the first spelling chunk; in RP it is /hɔːl/, which may not match the target's /hɑːl/ in all accents. 'ballpark' has a similar compound structure but contains /bɔːl/ and /pɑːk/, so it is a useful spelling pattern yet clearly not a rhyme.
用法优先级Usage priority
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