signature
signature — 名詞
1. a name that you write by hand in a fixed personal style, used when you want to c
簽名
親筆寫下的姓名，用於表示同意或確認
a name that you write by hand in a fixed personal style, used when you want to confirm that you agree with something or that a document is genuine
Asher asked me to put my signature at the bottom of the rental agreement.
Asher 請我在租約底部簽名。
put your signature at the bottom of [document]
The bank clerk compared the signature on the cheque with the one in the system.
銀行行員比對了支票上的簽名與系統中的簽名記錄。
compare the signature on [document] with [record]
Without a valid signature the passport application will not be processed.
如果沒有有效的簽名，護照申請將不會被受理。
Rin's signature was so tidy that the receptionist could read every letter.
Rin 的簽名非常工整，連櫃檯人員都能認出每個字母。
- autograph
specifically a celebrity's handwritten signature given to a fan, not used for official documents
- endorsement
a signature on the back of a cheque or document that transfers rights, more formal and specific
文法句型
signature + on + document
put your signature + on/to + document
用法筆記
A signature is different from a printed name — it is handwritten and personal. In many legal contexts, a signature can also be an electronic mark or a typed name that shows the same intention.
常見錯誤
2. the formal act of putting your handwritten name on a legal paper to make it bind
簽署
在文件上簽名的法律行為
the formal act of putting your handwritten name on a legal paper to make it binding or to express your consent
The contract will take effect immediately upon signature by both parties.
合約經雙方簽署後立即生效。
upon signature by [party] — formal register
Walid collected the forms for signature after everyone had finished reviewing them.
Walid 在所有人審閱完文件後，將文件收集起來以供簽署。
for signature — purpose of a document
Signature of the consent form is required before the hospital can begin treatment.
在醫院開始治療前，必須先簽署同意書。
The lawyer witnessed the signature of each page of the will.
律師見證了遺囑每一頁的簽署程序。
- signing
the more everyday word for the action; 'signature' in this sense is more formal
文法句型
upon signature
signature + of + document
for signature
用法筆記
This sense is typically used in formal or legal contexts rather than everyday conversation. It often appears in phrases like 'upon signature', 'for signature', or 'witness the signature'.
常見錯誤
3. a set of measurable features that uniquely reveals the identity of a chemical su
特徵
可識別物質或疾病的獨特模式
a set of measurable features that uniquely reveals the identity of a chemical substance, a living organism, or a disease
Each type of bacteria has a unique genetic signature that laboratories can identify.
每種細菌都有獨特的基因特徵，實驗室可以據此辨識。
genetic signature — unique identifying pattern
Doctors look for a particular chemical signature in the blood to diagnose the illness.
醫生會在血液中尋找特定的化學特徵，以診斷這種疾病。
chemical signature in [substance]
The spectrometer picked up the signature of a rare mineral in the rock sample.
光譜儀在岩石樣本中偵測到一種稀有礦物的特徵訊號。
The team found a molecular signature in the tissue that matched the rare disease.
研究團隊在組織中發現了一種與罕見疾病相符的分子特徵。
- fingerprint
more informal synonym, especially for genetic or chemical identifiers; 'signature' sounds more technical
- profile
a broader term that may include multiple characteristics, not always uniquely identifying
文法句型
signature + of + noun
genetic/chemical signature
用法筆記
Common in scientific writing. Typical compounds include 'genetic signature', 'chemical signature', 'spectral signature', and 'biochemical signature'. The noun that follows 'signature of' identifies what is being characterised.
4. a quality, detail, or style that is very typical of a particular person, place,
特色；標誌
某人或某物特有的識別特質
a quality, detail, or style that is very typical of a particular person, place, or thing and makes others think of them immediately
The chef's signature is the use of fresh herbs in almost every dish.
這位主廚的特色是幾乎每道菜都使用新鮮香草。
Bright colours are the signature of Walid's painting style.
鮮豔的色彩是 Walid 繪畫風格的標誌。
signature of [person]'s [style]
The high-pitched laugh became the talk-show host's signature.
尖銳的笑聲成了那位脫口秀主持人的招牌。
Long queues outside the shop have become a signature of the brand's popularity.
店外大排長龍已成為該品牌受歡迎的標誌。
文法句型
signature + of + noun
become the signature of [person/place]
用法筆記
Often used with 'become' or 'is' to describe what someone or something is famous for. The pattern 'signature of + noun' introduces the person, place, or thing that owns the quality.
常見錯誤
signature — 形容詞
1. used before a noun to say which feature or item someone or somewhere is especial
招牌
某人或某地最為人熟知的特質
used before a noun to say which feature or item someone or somewhere is especially famous for
The baker's signature dish is a chocolate cake with salted caramel.
那位烘焙師的招牌甜點是海鹽焦糖巧克力蛋糕。
signature dish
Élise ended the concert by playing her signature song.
Élise 演奏了她的招牌曲目來結束音樂會。
signature song
The hotel's signature service includes a personal butler for each guest.
這家飯店的招牌服務包括為每位客人配備專屬管家。
Ramón's signature move in the dance competition brought the crowd to its feet.
Ramón 在舞蹈比賽中的招牌動作讓全場觀眾都站起來歡呼。
- trademark
can be used as an adjective similarly ('trademark style'), but 'trademark' has a stronger legal connotation
- characteristic
less emphatic; 'signature' implies the feature is famous or iconic, not just typical
文法句型
signature + noun
用法筆記
This adjective is only used before a noun (attributive position). Common compounds include 'signature dish', 'signature style', 'signature look', 'signature move', and 'signature song'. It is not used after 'be' — you cannot say 'this dish is signature'.