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名人,知名人士

资料来源 : 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.