hallmark

segno distintivo, tratto caratteristico

Caratteristica tipica di qualcuno o qualcosa che permette di riconoscerlo facilmente.

In inglese semplice: A feature that is typical of someone or something and makes them easy to recognize.

• Kindness is his hallmark.
• Attention to detail is a hallmark of good design.
• These bold colors became the hallmarks of her paintings.

Come si usa: a hallmark of something (Clear writing is a hallmark of her work.)

Sinonimi: distinguishing feature, characteristic, trademark

Espressioni comuni: hallmark of something, a distinctive hallmark, someone's hallmark

punzone, marchio di garanzia

Marchio ufficiale su un metallo prezioso che ne indica la purezza o la qualità.

In inglese semplice: An official mark on gold, silver, or other valuable metal that shows its quality.

• The ring has a hallmark inside.
• She checked the hallmark on the silver spoon.
• The expert identified several old hallmarks.

Sinonimi: assay mark

Espressioni comuni: silver hallmark, official hallmark, check the hallmark

punzonare

Applicare un marchio ufficiale di qualità a un oggetto di metallo prezioso.

In inglese semplice: To put an official quality mark on an object made of gold, silver, or another valuable metal.

• The office hallmarks silver jewelry.
• The ring was hallmarked in London.
• They tested and hallmarked each gold bracelet.

Sinonimi: stamp, mark

Espressioni comuni: hallmark silver, hallmark a ring, hallmark gold jewelry