marking
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/ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
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/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
the visible patterns or colors on an object or creature
The markings on the butterfly's wings are very distinctive.
蝴蝶翅膀上的标志非常獨特。
the painted lines or symbols on a surface, like a road
The new road markings make it safer for pedestrians to cross.
新的道路交通標線使行人過街更安全。
the act of a teacher checking and giving feedback on students' work
The teacher spent all night doing the marking for the math test.
老師花了一整夜的時間批改數學考試。
the act of a player in a sport closely watching an opponent to prevent them from gaining an advantage
The soccer player's good marking stopped the striker from scoring a goal.
足球運動員的良好盯防阻止了前鋒進球。