an object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location 地标,城镇标志性建筑 the spire was once a landmark for ships sailing up the river. 塔尖曾是河上航船的陆标。 ■(N. Amer.)a building or monument of historical importance (北美)有历史意义的建筑;有历史意义的纪念碑 ■(historical)the boundary of an area of land, or an object marking this (史)边界;界碑
an event, discovery, or change marking an important stage or turning point in something 重要事件,里程碑事件 the birth of a child is an important landmark in the lives of all concerned. 小孩的出世是所有相关人生活中一件大事。 [as modifier]a landmark decision. 划时代的决定。