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- （一般作be earmarked）designate (something, typically funds or resources) for a particular purpose指定（某物, 尤指资金或资源）作特定用途：
the cash had been earmarked for a big expansion of the programme.
这笔现金已被指定用来扩展该计划。
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- designate a particular outcome for (someone or something)指定（或责成）（人, 物）要有某种结果：
the yard has been earmarked for a complete overhaul.
这个院子已被责成要进行彻底修缮。
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- mark the ear of (an animal) as a sign of ownership or identity在（牲畜）耳朵上打戳记。
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- a characteristic or identifying feature特征, 标记：
this car has all the earmarks of a classic.
这辆车具有古典式轿车的所有特征。
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- US a congressional directive that funds should be spent on a specific project〈美〉（使用专项基金的）国会指令。：
a mark on the ear of a domesticated animal indicating ownership or identity
（打在家畜耳朵上表示所有权或表明身份的）耳记; 所有权标记。