《北史·列传·卷四十二》
台阁中的重要职衔，近世专门赏赐那些功勋卓著，勤于政事的官员。司马膺之虽然功绩平庸，但是声望颇高。
班台之贵，近世专以赏勋勤，膺之虽为猥杂，名器犹重。
An important position in the imperial court, in recent years it has been specially bestowed upon officials with outstanding achievements and who are diligent in their work. Although Sima Yingzhi's achievements were mediocre, his reputation was quite high.