label
noun [ C ] uk/ˈleɪ.bəl/ us/ˈleɪ.bəl/
(SIGN)
B1 标签，标牌
a piece of paper or other material that gives you information about the object it is attached to
Remember to put some address labels on the suitcases. 别忘了把地址标签贴在行李箱上。
Washing instructions should be on the label. 标签上应该注明洗涤注意事项。
C2 （用来描述人、活动或事物特点或特性的，常为不公正的）称号，绰号
a word or a phrase that is used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities, or things, often in a way that is unfair
He seems to be stuck with the label of "troublemaker". 他好像被人贴上了“麻烦制造者”的标签。
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- It says on the label that no preservatives or artificial colourings have been added.
- The label became detached from your parcel.
- The label says to take one dose three times a day.
- The label on this bread says it is guaranteed free of/from preservatives .
- It's described on the label as 'light, fruity wine'.
(COMPANY)
B1 公司;品牌商品;公司名称;公司标志
a company that produces goods for sale, the goods themselves, or the company's name or symbol
Her favourite designer label (= maker of expensive clothes) is Armani. 她最喜欢的服装品牌是阿玛尼。
Their own-label vegetarian products have been a huge success. 他们自有品牌的素食产品非常受欢迎。
The group have just signed (= arranged to record) with a new record label. 该演唱组合刚刚与一家新的唱片公司签约。
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- I can't afford designer labels/designer label clothes.
- an indie movie/film/record label
- a new album on the Motown label
- She's signed a three-album deal with a new record label.
- His own-label ready meals are very good.
label
verb [ T ] uk/ˈleɪ.bəl/ us/ˈleɪ.bəl/ -ll- or -l-
C1 贴标签
to fasten a label to
[ + adj ] The parcel was clearly labelled "Fragile". 这个包裹上清楚地标着“易碎品”。
If you spend any time in prison, you're labelled as a criminal for the rest of your life. 一旦入过狱，“罪犯”的帽子就会一辈子扣在你的头上。
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- He was always labelled as lazy.
- I labelled all my strawberry jam today.
- Make sure your cases are clearly labelled.
- The medicines are carefully labelled.
- They labelled all the specimins .