marked
UK/mɑ:kt/US
GREB1
释义
adj.
Clearly noticeable; distinct and obvious
显著的，明显的
adj.
Bearing a visible mark or sign
有标记的，做了记号的
词根拆分
词根派生mark + -ed = 「带记号的」，于是「清晰可见的」。带记号的东西显眼，所以 a marked difference / marked improvement 是你能明明白白指出来的。批改义（was marked by the teacher）则保持字面。
词根 mark 还连着 8 个词使用指南
作「显著的」形容词时，marked 多作定语、偏正式：a marked difference、a marked increase、marked contrast。别和被动过去分词混（the essays were marked = 被批改）。「显著」义不与 very 连用——说 a marked improvement，不说 very marked。
例句
- 1.
There was a marked improvement in his grades this year.
今年他的成绩有了显著的提高。
- 2.
The report shows a marked increase in online sales.
报告显示线上销售有明显的增长。
- 3.
There is a marked contrast between the two cultures.
两种文化之间存在着鲜明的对比。