medal

英 [ˈmedl]

美 [ˈmedl]

n.  奖章; 勋章
v.  (在比赛中)获得奖牌(或奖章)

复数：medals　

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习惯用语

n.

sb deserves a medal
• （用以夸奖某人完成了艰巨任务）应给某人授勋
  used to say that you admire sb because they have done sth difficult or unpleasant

牛津词典

noun

• 奖章；勋章
  a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to the winner of a competition or to sb who has been brave, for example in war
  1. to win a gold medal in the Olympics
     在奥林匹克运动会上赢得一枚金牌
  2. to award a medal for bravery
     奖赏一枚英勇勋章

verb

• （在比赛中）获得奖牌（或奖章）
  to win a medal in a competition
  1. Evans has medalled at several international events.
     埃文斯已经多次在国际比赛中获奖。

柯林斯词典

• 奖章;勋章；奖牌
  Amedalis a small metal disc which is given as an award for bravery or as a prize in a sporting event.

英英释义

noun

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
  Synonym:decorationlaurel wreathmedallionpalmribbon

双语例句

• The country bestowed the highest medal on him.
  国家把最高勋章授予了他。
• For his dedication the Mayor awarded him a medal of merit.
  为表彰他的奉献精神，市长授予他荣誉奖章。
• He received a medal for his heroism.
  他由于英勇而获得一枚奖章。
• This is so extraordinary, it rates a medal and a phone call from the President
  这简直不可思议，应该得到一枚奖章以及总统的电话祝贺。
• Britain's three-day event team has high hopes of winning the Olympic gold medal
  英国队有很大希望赢得奥运会马术三日赛的金牌。
• Herbert Blocker of Germany, one of the oldest competitors, won the individual silver medal.
  德国的赫伯特·布洛克尔是年纪最大的选手之一，赢得了个人项目的银牌。
• Winning an Olympic gold medal was, I suppose, the supreme moment of my life.
  我认为荣获奥运会金牌是我一生中最重要的时刻。
• He will attempt to put behind him the misery of failing to win a medal in his individual event.
  他会尽力忘掉自己没能在个人项目上夺牌的痛苦。
• Theresa Zabell ran away with the women's gold medal.
  特雷莎·扎贝尔轻松获得了女子金牌。
• An Olympic gold medal can lead to untold riches for an athlete
  一枚奥运金牌能给运动员带来无尽的财富。