ear.mark

earmark的音标和读音：
DJ音标发音： [ˈiəˌmɑ:k]
KK音标发音： [ˈɪrˌmɑk]

earmark的词性：
n.（名词）

1. An identifying feature or characteristic:
标志：明确的特征或特点：

a novel with all the earmarks of success.
一本集所有成功特质的小说

2. An identifying mark on the ear of a domestic animal.
耳戳：打在家畜耳部的便于识别的记号

earmark的词性：
v.tr.（及物动词）

3. To reserve or set aside for a particular purpose.See Synonyms at allocate
指定用途：指拨或留置一边以作特殊用途参见 allocate

4. To place an identifying or distinctive mark on.
打上标志：打上可识别的明显的戳记

5. To mark the ear of (a domestic animal) for identification.
打耳记：在家畜的耳部打上识别用戳记