n (usu pl 通常作复数) pattern of marks, esp the colours of skin, fur or feathers 斑点, 花纹（尤指皮肤、毛皮或羽毛的颜色）
*a dog with white markings on its chest 胸部有白斑的狗.

n
[C usually plural, U]
things painted or written on something, especially something such as an aircraft, road, vehicle etc
　The marking on the road is unclear.
　There were strange markings on the walls of the cave.
[C usually plural, U]
the coloured patterns and shapes on an animal's fur, on leaves etc
　This particular dolphin is noted for its distinctive black and white markings.
　the vivid markings of the angelfish
[U]especially BrE the activity of checking students' written work
American Equivalent: grading
　I have to do a lot of marking tonight.
　the setting and marking of exams