medallion

/məˈdæliən/ (bre, ipa) · /məˈdæliən/ (ame, ipa) · /mə-ˈdal-yən/ (ame, mw)

medallion — noun

  • medallionsingular
  • medallionsplural

1. a round metal ornament that hangs from a chain around your neck, often given as

1.名詞B1
釋義

a round metal ornament that hangs from a chain around your neck, often given as a reward for doing something important or worn for decoration.

例句

Mayumi wore a gold medallion on a thin chain to her grandmother's birthday party.

wear + medallion as jewellery on a chain

The marathon winner received a commemorative medallion engraved with the race date.

receive + medallion as an award for achievement

同義詞
  • pendant

    a piece of jewellery that hangs from a necklace; can be any shape or material, not necessarily a flat metal disc.

  • medal

    a flat piece of metal given as an award, usually pinned to clothing rather than worn on a chain.

  • locket

    a small pendant that opens to show a photograph or keepsake inside.

文法句型

medallion + on + chain/necklace

wear + medallion

award/present + medallion + to + person

用法筆記

Often confused with 'medal'. A medallion is larger and designed to be worn on a chain around the neck, while a medal is typically pinned to clothing and given specifically for achievement in competitions.

常見錯誤

❌She pinned the medallion to her jacket.
✅She pinned the medal to her jacket.
💡A 'medal' is pinned on clothing; a 'medallion' is worn on a chain around the neck.
❌The soldier received a medallion for bravery.
✅The soldier received a medal for bravery.
💡Official military honours are called 'medals', not 'medallions'.

2. a small, flat, round, boneless cut taken from an animal or from fish, served as

2.名詞B2
釋義

a small, flat, round, boneless cut taken from an animal or from fish, served as one helping in a meal.

例句

The chef served a pork medallion with roasted vegetables and a light mushroom sauce.

meat type + medallion + with sauce

For the main course, Beatrix ordered the veal medallions in a creamy pepper sauce.

同義詞
  • cutlet

    a thin slice of meat, often from the leg or ribs, usually with a bone attached.

  • fillet

    a boneless piece of meat or fish, but not necessarily round in shape.

  • round

    a slice of meat or vegetable cut into a circular shape; less specific than medallion.

文法句型

[meat/fish type] + medallion(s)

medallion(s) + in/with + [sauce]

serve + medallions

用法筆記

Common on restaurant menus and in cookbooks. The term describes the shape and presentation (small, round, boneless) rather than a specific type of meat or fish. Often appears in the plural form (medallions) even for a single dish.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a medallion of chicken at the market.
✅I bought chicken medallions at the market.
💡In culinary use, the plural form is more natural even when referring to the product in general.