landmark

landmark
noun
  1. 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
  2. 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。
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