在英语中，奖牌通常称为"medal"。它来源于拉丁语"metallum"，意为金属。下面是一些例句：

She won a gold medal in the Olympics. (她在奥运会中获得了金牌。)

He received a medal for his bravery. (他因勇敢而获得了奖章。)

The medal was awarded to him posthumously. (这枚奖章是追认赠给他的。)