benchmark /ˈbentʃˌmɑ:k/ I. n. 基准，基准尺度：A particular item is selected as a benchmark, and other similar items are compared to the benchmark. 将一个特定的项目选作标准，其余项目与这个标准进行比较 ‖II. vt. 评估，检测：We continue to benchmark against the competition.我们继续以这次竞赛作为衡量标准。