a standard by which something can be measured or judged;
"his painting sets the benchmark of quality"
a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point
例句
用作名词(n.)
A benchmark is a test of the performance of a computer system.基准测试是对计算机系统的性能的测试。
China surpassed this benchmark last year.去年中国超过了这一基准。
The new fast computer is now the benchmark in the computer industry.这种新型快速计算机已经成为计算机工业的基准了。
Her outstanding performances set a new benchmark for singers throughout the world.她的出色表现给了全世界的歌手一个新的参照点。
用作及物动词(vt.)
The blocks were the same with the ultrasonic testing of wheelset in rolling stocks, the benchmark for the spot inspection was provided.该试块适用于在役轮轴超声波探伤，为现场检测提供了统一的探伤基准。
