每日商務英語 第588期: 預留

earmark -------- 1.特徵（名詞）；2. 預留（及物動詞）

英文釋義
1. (noun) A characteristic feature or quality that clearly identifies something.
2. (transitive verb) To set aside something, especially money in a budget, for a particular purpose.

例句
The ambitious, handsome, and talented young singer had all the earmarks of success as a popular musician in the future.
這位天才青年歌手雄心勃勃、相貌英俊，有成爲未來成功流行音樂人的一切特徵。
Every year I earmark a percentage of my salary for my vacation.
每年，我會預留出一部分工資，用於度假。