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单词 medal
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medal
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmed.əl/us
/ˈmed.əl/
B2
asmallmetaldisc, with words or apictureon it, given as arewardfor abraveaction, forwinningacompetition, or torememberaspecialevent:
奖章；奖牌；勋章；纪念章
He wasawardeda medalforbravery.他因表现英勇而被授予勋章。
ShewonthreeOlympicgoldmedals.她获得了3块奥运会金牌。
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goldnoun(MEDAL)
silvernoun
bronzenoun
medallion
decoration(HONOUR)
picture of medal
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  • The twoathletesarecompetingfor thegoldmedal.
  • The medal is beingkeenlycontestedby eightgymnasts.
  • Thegoldmedalcontinuestoeludeher.
  • Despitefiercecompetitionshe made agallantefforttowinthe first medal of thechampionships.
  • Thegoldmedalslippedfrom hisgraspin the lastmomentsof therace.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Prizes, rewards and medals
  • (the/a pot of gold at) the end of the rainbowidiom
  • Academy Award
  • award
  • bemedalled
  • blue ribbon
  • booby prize
  • bronze
  • gold medal
  • gong
  • grab bag
  • Grammy
  • honour
  • platinum disc
  • prize
  • Pulitzer Prize
  • Purple Heart
  • rainbow
  • stake
  • the golden boot
  • the wooden spoon
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medal
verb[I]
uk
/ˈmed.əl/us
/ˈmed.əl/
-ll-or-l-
towina medal in asportscompetition:
（体育比赛中）获得奖牌
She medalled in both theheptathlonand thelongjump.她在七项全能和跳远两个项目中都获得了奖牌。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Winning and defeating
  • annihilate
  • annihilation
  • bank
  • be gunning forsomeoneidiom
  • be one in the eye forsomeoneidiom
  • convincing
  • move/go in for the killidiom
  • near thing
  • outclass
  • outcompete
  • outfox
  • sew
  • slaughter
  • sweep
  • takesomeonedown
  • takesomeoneto the cleaner'sidiom
  • takesomethingapart
  • takedown
  • thrashing
  • wipe
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(Definition ofmedalfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

medal| American Dictionary

medal
noun[C]
us
/ˈmed·əl/
asmallmetaldiskgiven to someone torecognizeabraveactionorspecialservice, or thewinningof acompetitionesp. insports:
ShewonthreeOlympicgoldmedals.
(Definition ofmedalfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmedal

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The minting of ' a million millions ' of miraculous medals in a few years would surely be itself a miracle.
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Their anti-slavery sentiments were articulated through the books and pamphlets, prints and medals, tea sets and cameos which were so effectively produced and marketed by abolitionists.
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If a member can produce 12 silver medals, he will be entertained at the expense of the society, and a wreath will be placed around his neck.
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Awards and medals for battles and operations which took place during the second world war were examined in detail in 1946.
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The medals and clasps awarded since the end of the war of 1939–45 have been as below.
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Once medals are issued you cannot get them back without loss and delay if they are to have their clasps added.
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