英語

mark

gb/mˈɑɹk/ us/mˈɑɹk/
A2 英語
~ 1600
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

Visible sign on a surface

A line, dot, or shape you can see on something.

用法パターン: a [mark] on [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mark' with 'sign', but 'sign' often means an object or symbol that gives information, not just a visible spot.
類義語
stain (Often refers to a dirty or unwanted mark caused by a substance.) | spot (A small round area of color or dirt on a surface.)
対義語
cleanliness (The state of having no marks, dirt, or stains.)
コロケーション
leave a mark |make a mark |birth mark |pen mark |dirty mark
テーマ
daily life |appearance |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • There was a red mark on the wall where the paint had chipped.
  • She noticed a small pencil mark on the paper.
  • The table had several water marks from glasses.
学習者向け例文
  • I see a mark on your shirt.
  • The book has a pen mark.
  • There is a black mark on the floor.
動詞 A2 action
2

Make a visible sign on something

To draw or make a line, dot, or shape on something.

用法パターン: to mark [something] with [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mark' with 'highlight', but 'highlight' means to make something stand out using color or emphasis.
類義語
label (To attach or write identifying information, sometimes in addition to marking.)
対義語
erase (To remove a mark from a surface.)
コロケーション
mark a page |mark territory |mark the spot |mark with pen
テーマ
daily life |art |daily_life |communication
例文
  • Please mark the correct answer on the form.
  • She marked her name on the inside cover of the book.
  • The teacher marked the students' work with red ink.
学習者向け例文
  • Mark your name on the paper.
  • Please mark the box you want.
  • I will mark the date in my calendar.
動詞 B1 action
3

Give a score or grade

To check work and give it a score or grade.

用法パターン: to mark [someone's] [work/test]
よくある間違い:
Learners might confuse 'mark' meaning 'grade' with 'mark' meaning 'make visible lines'. Context usually clarifies which is meant.
類義語
grade (Common in American English; same meaning but with regional variation.)
対義語
ignore (To not assess or evaluate the work at all.)
コロケーション
mark essays |mark exams |mark homework
テーマ
education |work
例文
  • The professor spent the weekend marking essays.
  • Teachers have to mark hundreds of exam papers each year.
  • I still need to mark your homework before tomorrow.
学習者向け例文
  • The teacher will mark our tests.
  • She marked my homework today.
  • He is marking the exam papers now.
名詞 A2 entity
4

Symbol or written sign

A letter, number, or other sign used in writing or printing.

類義語
symbol (A general term for an object or sign representing something else.)
対義語
blank space (An empty area without any symbols or marks.)
コロケーション
punctuation mark |question mark |check mark
テーマ
language |education |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Use an exclamation mark to show strong feeling.
  • The check mark means your answer is correct.
  • There was a strange mark carved into the stone.
学習者向け例文
  • Put a question mark at the end of the sentence.
  • I see a check mark on my paper.
  • He wrote his special mark on the letter.
名詞 B2 entity
5

Significant point in time/stage

A special time that shows something has changed or improved.

類義語
milestone (Commonly used for important events in life or progress in projects.)
対義語
setback (An event that delays progress instead of marking achievement.)
コロケーション
reach a mark |milestone mark
テーマ
time |milestones |core_vocabulary
例文
  • This victory marks an important stage in our campaign.
  • His 50th birthday was a real mark in his life.
  • The launch of the new product was a major mark for the company.
学習者向け例文
  • Her graduation was an important mark in her life.
  • Winning the game was a big mark for our team.
  • This day is a special mark for our family.
文法
辞書形
mark
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹk/
US/mˈɑɹk/
音節・強勢
mark (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (mark)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: mark
  • Plural: marks
Verb
  • Base: mark
  • 3rd Person Singular: marks
  • Present Participle: marking
  • Past: marked
関連語
Forms
marks noun marking verb marked verb
Core family
marker noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unmarked adjective
Advanced or less common
markedly adverb
表現

hit the mark

1
/hˈɪt ðə mˈɑɹk/
idiom

Achieve exactly what was intended

To do something exactly right or as planned.

例文
  • Her joke really hit the mark with the audience.
  • The marketing campaign hit the mark perfectly.

leave a mark

1
/lˈiv ə mˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase

Cause lasting effect/damage/impact

To cause change that stays for a long time.

例文
  • The accident left a mark on his leg.
  • That speech left a mark on everyone who heard it.

make your mark

1
/mˈeɪk jˈʊɹ mˈɑɹk/
idiom

Achieve recognition or success

To do something important so people remember you.

例文
  • She really made her mark in the fashion industry.
  • He made his mark as a talented writer.

off the mark

1
/ˈɔf ðə mˈɑɹk/
idiom

Incorrect about something specific

Not correct about something you said or thought.

例文
  • His prediction was way off the mark.
  • You're slightly off the mark with that answer.

on the mark

1
/ˈɔn ðə mˈɑɹk/
idiom

Exactly correct or accurate

To be right or correct about something.

例文
  • Your guess was right on the mark.
  • Her analysis was on the mark.

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