/ˈmedl ||; ˈmɛdḷ/noun [C] a small flat piece of metal, usually with a design and words on it, which is given to sb who has shown courage or as a prize in a sporting event 奖牌；奖章；纪念章；勋章: to win a gold/silver/bronze medal in the Olympics 在奥林匹克运动会上赢得金╱银╱铜牌