Landmark



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 陆标;里程碑
• ［英］ n. 陆标 ( an easily recognizable object) ; 里程碑 ( an important point in a person's life)
• ［记］ 组合词: land（陆地）+mark（标志）

Webster Collegiate

knoun

• Date: before 12th century
• 1. an object (as a stone or tree) that marks the boundary of land
• 2.
  • a. a conspicuous object on land that marks a locality
  • b. an anatomical structure used as a point of orientation in locating other structures
• 3. an event or development that marks a turning point or a stage
• 4. a structure (as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest; especially one that is officially designated and set aside for preservation

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