| 释义 |
in·sig·nia
\ə̇nˈsignēə\ noun
also insig·ne \-(ˌ)nē\
(plural insignia or insignias)
Etymology: insignia from Latin, distinctive marks, badges, signs, plural of insigne distinctive mark, badge, sign, from neuter of insignis marked, distinguished, from in- in- (II) + signum mark, sign — more at sign
1. : a distinguishing mark of authority, office, or honor : badge, emblem
< the insignia of royalty >
< a collector of insignias >
2. : a typical and characteristic mark or sign by which something is distinguished
< the gay insigne of the new fighter squadron >
< sports letters were originally insignia granted for especial competence in a competitive sport > |