/ˈkæʃeɪ; US kæˈʃeɪ; kæ`ʃe/ n 1 [U] respect or admiration that sb gets because of his reputation or his achievements; prestige 威望; 声望; 威信: Her success in business had earned her a certain cachet in society. 她事业有成, 赢得了一定的社会声望. 2 [C] distinguishing mark showing the excellence or authenticity of sth （表明某物优良可靠的）荣誉标志: Rembrandt's paintings show the cachet of genius. 伦勃朗的绘画是天才的象徵.