earmark
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/ˈɪrmɑːrk/
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/ˈɪəmɑːk/
to set aside or designate for a specific purpose
The government earmarked funds for education.
政府為教育籌措了經費。
a characteristic feature or sign
The earmarks of his success are hard work and dedication.
他成功的特徵是勤奮和奉獻。
a legislative provision for funding a specific project
The bill includes an earmark for a new highway.
該法案包括為新高速公路的籌款。