[, ]a sign that sth exists or that shows what it is like标识；标志◆Price is not always an accurate marker of quality.价格并非总是质量的真实标志。 [, ]a standard for judging or deciding things标准◆The rate of inflation is widely used as a marker for pay deals.通货膨胀率被广泛用作工资待遇的指标。 ( ˈmarker pen) [] a pen with a soft thick tip记号笔●put/lay/set down a/your ˈmarker (for sth)to show your position or opinion about sth; to show that you are committed to sth表明立场（或观点、决心）◆Peter has put down a marker for next year as the best time to launch the new product.彼得认为明年是投放新产品的最佳时机。