Typing Signs and Writing Symbols, e.g. * # & % $ 除了标点符号——我们用它来分隔书面句子和句子的一部分，并使它们的意思清楚——英语还使用了许多充当缩写或有自己含义的符号和符号。 其中一些在印刷或打字书写中更常见，但也都可以用于手写。 下面按字母顺序列出了英语中最常见的符号和符号，包括名称、用法和示例。
In addition to punctuation marks—which we use to separate written sentences and parts of sentences, and to make their meaning clear—English also uses a number of symbols and signs that act as abbreviations or have their own meaning. Some of these are more common in printed or typed writing, but all can also be used in handwriting. The most common signs and symbols used in English are listed below in alphabetical order, with name, usage and examples.
ampersand &
＆符号是单词“and”的简写。 它通常出现在公司名称和各种缩写中。
The ampersand is short-hand for the word "and". It is typically seen in company names and various abbreviations.
星号 asterisk *
我们使用星号来指向注释或脚注。
它也可以用来代替脏话中的字母（“Oh f ***！”）或匿名命名（Mr M***）。
We use the asterisk to point to an annotation or footnote.
It can also be used as a substitute for letters in a swear word ("Oh f***!") or to make a name anonymous (Mr M***).
at sign @
最初是会计简写，意思是“以……的速度”。
今天，at 符号最常见于电子邮件地址和社交媒体句柄中。
Originally an accounting shorthand meaning "at the rate of".
Today the at sign is most commonly seen in email addresses and social media handles.
bullet •
我们使用项目符号来介绍列表中的项目。
We use bullets to introduce items in a list.
分符号 cent sign ￠
许多国家货币使用分符号来表示基本货币单位的百分之一 (1/100)。 例如，在美国，一分是美元的 1/100。 它通常写在数字之后。
The cent symbol is used in many national currencies to represent one-hundredth (1/100) of the basic monetary unit. For example, in the USA a cent is 1/100th of the dollar. It is typically written after the number.
Coffee: 99￠
版权符号 copyright symbol ©
圆圈中的字母 c 或 C 表示书籍、电影、网站等作品的版权。
The letter c or C in a circle indicates the presence of copyright on a work such as a book, film, website etc.
© Oxford University Press 2019
匕首 dagger †
如果已使用星号，我们使用符号 † 指向脚注。 如果需要第三个参考，可以使用双匕首‡。
We use the symbol † to point to a footnote if an asterisk has already been used. If a third reference is needed the double dagger ‡ may be used.
当符号 † 用于表示一个人已故时，它也被称为 obelus。
The symbol † is also called an obelus when it is used to indicate that a person is deceased.
We will refund* your payment in full† in the case of loss during transit.
*provided such loss is reported within 7 days
†subject to our terms and conditions
度数标志 degree sign °
指示测量值，例如温度、角度、经度/纬度和酒精含量。
Indicates a measurement such as temperature, angle, longitude/latitude and alcoholic content.
Water boils at 100°C (212°F).
同上标记 ditto mark "
同上标记表示应重复上面的单词。 （不要与双引号混淆。）
The ditto mark indicates that the words above it should be repeated. (Not to be confused with double quotation mark.)
09:00 French
10:00 History
11:00 "
12:00 Maths
美元符号 dollar sign $
美元符号是由单条或双竖线交叉的字母 S。 它代表美元，是各国（美国、加拿大、澳大利亚等）的基本货币单位，通常写在金额之前。 它可以与字母“US”组合以表示美元（以及其他国家的其他字母，如澳大利亚、加拿大、新西兰）。
The dollar sign is a letter S crossed by a single or double vertical line. It represents the dollar, which is the basic monetary unit of various countries (USA, Canada, Australia and others), and is usually written before the amount. It may be combined with the letters "US" to signify American dollar (and other letters for other countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand).
For Sale US $77,430
AUD $250.00
数字符号、井号、井号键、哈希
number sign, pound sign, pound key, hash #
符号# 通常与数字一起使用，尤其是在美式英语中。
The symbol # is commonly used with numbers, especially in American English.
它也用于标准电话键盘。
It is also used on standard phone keyboards.
自 2007 年以来，它已被用于创建社交媒体主题标签。
Since 2007 it has been used to create social media hashtags.
numbers: Please go to Question #7.
phone: To see current charges please dial #567#.
hashtags: #englishclub, #tefl
百分号 percent sign
我们使用符号 % 来表示百分比（即 100 中的金额）。
We use the symbol % to indicate a percentage (that is, an amount in 100).
注意：在正式的写作中（除了科学或技术作品），你真的应该完整地写出这个词，也就是“百分比”。
NB: In formal writing (except for scientific or technical works), you should really write the word out in full, that is "percent".
There's a 50% chance of good weather tomorrow.
素数 prime symbol '
素数符号最常用于表示英尺（1 英尺 = 12 英寸）的测量中。 它出现在数字之后。 （不要与撇号或单引号混淆。）
The prime symbol is most commonly used in measurements to indicate feet (1 foot = 12 inches). It comes after the number. (Not to be confused with apostrophe or single quotation mark.)
He is 6' tall.
Danger! LOW BRIDGE 14'
双质数符号 double prime symbol
双撇符号最常用于测量以表示英寸（12 英寸 = 1 英尺）。 它出现在数字之后。 （不要与双引号混淆。）
The double prime symbol is most commonly used in measurements to indicate inches (12 inches = 1 foot). It comes after the number. (Not to be confused with double quotation mark.)
You should bring a 6" ruler.
注册商标符号
registered trademark symbol
圆圈中的大写字母R表示前面的文字或符号是合法注册的商标。
The capital letter R in a circle indicates that the preceding word or symbol is a legally registered trademark.
MacDonald's®
Coca-Cola®
因此签 therefore sign ∴
虽然三点符号 ∴ 实际上是一个数学符号 (x + 1 = 6, ∴ x = 5)，但它有时在非正式写作中用作速记，表示“因此”或“出于那个原因”。
Although the three-dot symbol ∴ is really a maths symbol (x + 1 = 6, ∴ x = 5), it is sometimes used as shorthand in informal writing to mean "therefore" or "for that reason".
Had an injury, ∴ can't play next week.
波浪号 tilde ~
虽然波浪号在数学、编程和西班牙语/葡萄牙语中具有特定含义，但在英语中它的常见用法是表示“大约”，通常在数字之前。
While the tilde has specific meanings in mathematics, programming and Spanish/Portuguese, in English its common use is to mean "approximately", usually before a number.
波浪号有时也用作花哨的破折号或连字符，但这不是标准用法。
The tilde is also sometimes used as a fancy dash or hyphen, but this is not standard use.
born ~455 AD
Let's meet ~15 mins before the start.
商标符号 trademark symbol ™
大写字母 TM 表示前面的单词或符号是商标。
The capital letters TM indicate that the preceding word or symbol is a trademark.
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