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asterisk

/ˈæstɚɪsk/

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1 · n.

a star-shaped symbol used to mark a note or omission

星号

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An asterisk beside the price points to a note below.
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价格旁的星号指向下方的一条注释。
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Pronunciation: /ˈæstɚɪsk/

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