bench-mark

n (a) mark cut in a rock, concrete post, etc by surveyors for use in measuring comparative levels, etc 基准点(测量人员在岩石、混凝土立柱等上面刻下的标记, 用以测量相对高度等. (b) (fig 比喻) standard example or point of reference for making comparisons (供比较之用的)样板或参照点.


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