the symbol ( * ) placed next to a particular word or phrase to make people notice it or to show that more information is given in another place星号(置于词语旁以引起注意或另有注释)
I've placed an asterisk next to the tasks I want you to do first.我在要你优先处理的工作旁标了星号。
If you have an asterisk key on your telephone, please press it now.如果你的电话上有星号键,请现在按它。