Question of the Day #1171

Asics, Converse and sneaker tech, as premium Audio Technica earbuds make a mark

From the headline of this article at the Hindustan Times.

  上記の文で、make a markの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "make a mark" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

マーク［跡］を付ける、記録を残す

   

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

If something makes its mark or makes a mark, it starts to be noticed or to have an effect.

 

Examples

1. The film has already made its mark in terms of awards.
2. Her two unhappy marriages have left their mark (= have made her an unhappy person).
3. Daniel didn't work here for very long, but he definitely made his mark on the place.
4. She made her mark in the film industry in the 1960s.
5. The actress first made her mark with her incredible performance as Lady Macbeth on Broadway.

   

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