英语单词:asterisk

意思翻译

asterisk

noun [ C ] uk/ˈæs.tər.ɪsk/ us/ˈæs.tɚ.ɪsk/

（表示下有注释或单词中字母的缺失的）星号（*）

the symbol * , used to refer readers to a note at the bottom of a page of text, or to show that a letter is missing from a word

Sometimes taboo words are written with asterisks to avoid causing offence. 有时禁忌词中会用星号来代替某些字母，以避免冒犯读者。

US侥幸|瑕疵|缺憾

something that makes an achievement less impressive or less complete

It's a new world record, but one with an asterisk. 这次世界纪录的告破并非是完美无瑕的。 More examples

Use an asterisk to represent any letter you do not know.

Where is the asterisk on this keyboard?

The sections are divided with a line of asterisks.

asterisk

verb [ T ] uk/ˈæs.tər.ɪsk/ us/ˈæs.tɚ.ɪsk/

加星号于

to write an asterisk next to something

I have asterisked the books that are essential reading for the course. 我已将本课程的必读书目标上了星号。