benchmark
noun [ C ] uk/ˈbentʃ.mɑːk/ us/ˈbentʃ.mɑːrk/
基准（点）
a level of quality that can be used as a standard when comparing other things
Her outstanding performances set a new benchmark for singers throughout the world. 她的精彩表演为全世界歌手树立了新典范。
benchmark
verb [ T ] uk/ˈbentʃ.mɑːk/ us/ˈbentʃ.mɑːrk/
以…为标准来衡量
to measure the quality of something by comparing it with something else of an accepted standard
His reports said that all schools should be benchmarked against the best. 他的报告指出，所有学校都应该以最好的学校为标准进行衡量。