mark·er
noun/ˈmɑːkə(r)/
/ˈmɑːrkər/
Idioms - [countable] an object or a sign that shows the position of something
(表示方位的)标记,记号 - a boundary marker
界标 - He placed a marker where the ball had landed.
他在球落地的地方放了个标记。
- a boundary marker
- [singular] a marker (of/for something) a sign that something exists or that shows what it is like
标志;标识;表示 - Price is not always an accurate marker of quality.
价格并不总是质量的准确标志。
- Price is not always an accurate marker of quality.

enlarge image(British English also marker pen)a pen with a thick felt tip see also Magic Marker™记号笔;毡头笔 - (British English) (North American English grader)a person who marks students’ work or exam papers
Topics Educationb2阅卷人;判作业的人 - (British English) (in team games, especially football (soccer)) a player who stays close to a player on the other team in order to stop them getting the ball
Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2紧逼防守的队员;盯人的防守队员
Idioms
lay/put/set down a marker (for something)
- to do something that sets a standard for your competitors or shows what you intend to do or achieve in the future
树立标准;表明意图 - The reigning champions laid down a marker with a 36–0 defeat of their opponents.
卫冕冠军以 36 比 0 击败对手,表明了必胜的决心。 - The prime minister has put down a marker for a Washington visit in May.
首相已为五月访问华盛顿做好了准备。
- The reigning champions laid down a marker with a 36–0 defeat of their opponents.