hallmark
🇺🇸
/ˈhɔːlmɑːrk/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɔːlmɑːk/
A characteristic that is a sign of something's quality or identity.
The lack of honesty is a hallmark of his character.
他性格的一个显著特征就是缺乏诚实。
An official stamp on items made of precious metals to show their purity and origin.
This ring has a hallmark to prove its authenticity.
这枚戒指有一个印记,证明其真实性。
To officially stamp metal items to show their purity and origin.
The silversmith hallmarked the new piece before it was sold.
银匠在出售前给新作品打上了印记。