英语词汇“symbol”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

in the sense of figure

Definition

a representation in painting or sculpture, esp. of the human body

a life-size bronze figure of a woman

Synonyms

representation,

image,

likeness

in the sense of image

Definition

a simile or metaphor

The images in the poem illustrate the poet's frame of mind.

Synonyms

figure of speech,

metaphor,

simile,

conceit (archaic),

trope

in the sense of image

Definition

an optical reproduction of an object, formed by the lens of an eye or camera, or by a mirror

All people want to see is an image on the TV screen.

Synonyms

picture,

photo,

photograph,

representation,

reproduction,

snapshot,

TIFF,

JPEG,

avatar,

thumbnail

in the sense of letter

Definition

any of a set of conventional symbols used in writing or printing a language: character of the alphabet

the letters of the alphabet

Synonyms

character,

mark,

sign,

symbol,

glyph

in the sense of logo

Definition

a special design that identifies a company or an organization and appears on all its products, printed material, etc.

The letter bore no company name or logo.

Synonyms

trademark,

figure,

design,

device,

symbol,

token,

badge,

crest,

motif,

motto,

emblem,

insignia,

colophon

in the sense of mark

Definition

an indication of some quality

Shopkeepers closed their shutters as a mark of respect.

Synonyms

indication,

sign,

note,

evidence,

symbol,

proof,

token

in the sense of mark

Definition

a written or printed symbol, as used for punctuation

He made marks with a pencil.

Synonyms

symbol,

sign,

character,

diacritic

in the sense of sign

Definition

a conventional mark or symbol that has a specific meaning, for example £ for pounds

Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign.

Synonyms

symbol,

mark,

character,

figure,

device,

representation,

logo,

badge,

emblem,

ensign,

cipher

in the sense of token

Definition

a symbol, sign, or indication of something

He sent her a gift as a token of his appreciation.

Synonyms

symbol,

mark,

sign,

note,

evidence,

earnest (old-fashioned),

index,

expression,

demonstration,

proof,

indication,

clue,

representation,

badge,

manifestation

单词	symbol
释义	Trends of symbol View usage for: symbol (sɪmbəl) Word forms: plural symbols 1. countable noun Something that is a symbol of a society or an aspect of life seems to represent it because it is very typical of it. To them, the monarchy is the special symbol of nationhood. She was put under house arrest but remained a powerful symbol in the election. Synonyms: metaphor, image, allegory, sign More Synonyms of symbol 2. countable noun A symbol of something such as an idea is a shape or design that is used to represent it. Later in this same passage Yeats resumes his argument for the Rose as an Irish symbol. I frequently use sunflowers as symbols of strength. Synonyms: representation, sign, figure, mark More Synonyms of symbol 3. countable noun A symbol for an item in a calculation or scientific formula is a number, letter, or shape that represents that item. What's the chemical symbol for mercury? Synonyms: character, sign, mark, letter More Synonyms of symbol 4. See also sex symbol, status symbol symbol in British English (ˈsɪmbəl) noun 1. something that represents or stands for something else, usually by convention or association, esp a material object used to represent something abstract 2. an object, person, idea, etc, used in a literary work, film, etc, to stand for or suggest something else with which it is associated either explicitly or in some more subtle way 3. a letter, figure, or sign used in mathematics, science, music, etc, to represent a quantity, phenomenon, operation, function, etc 4. psychoanalysis the end product, in the form of an object or act, of a conflict in the unconscious between repression processes and the actions and thoughts being repressed the symbols of dreams 5. psychology any mental process that represents some feature of external reality verbWord forms: -bols, -bolling, -bolledWord forms: US -bols, -boling or -boled 6. (transitive) another word for symbolize Word origin C15: from Church Latin symbolum, from Greek sumbolon sign, from sumballein to throw together, from syn- + ballein to throw symbol in American English (ˈsɪmbəl) noun 1. something that stands for, represents, or suggests another thing; esp., an objectused to represent something abstract; emblem the dove is a symbol of peace 2. a written or printed mark, letter, abbreviation, etc. standing for an object, quality, process, quantity, etc., as in music, mathematics, or chemistry 3. Psychoanalysis an act or object representing an unconscious desire that has been repressed verb transitiveWord forms: ˈsymboled or ˈsymbolled, ˈsymboling or ˈsymbolling 4. symbolize Word origin < Fr & L: Fr symbole < L symbolus, symbolum < Gr symbolon, token, pledge, sign by which one infers a thing < symballein, to throw together, compare < syn-, together + ballein, to throw: see ball2 Examples of 'symbol' in a sentence symbol The components are represented by standardized symbols and the connections by straight lines as shown below. Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E. Technology Basic Facts (1990) Apparently the house is a symbol for the self. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The symbol for that letter is two points down and three points up. The Sun (2007) The workhouse was a symbol of that idea. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Other symbols are lower case letters. Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) Can the world be reduced to strings of letters, symbols and numbers? Times, Sunday Times (2012) Which do we depend more on, signs or symbols? Goshgarian, Gary Exploring language (6th edn) (1995) But maybe her choice of symbol is a sign of devotion to Isaac. The Sun (2007) I have no idea what the symbols are supposed to trigger in my memory. Christianity Today (2000) Named after the working class revolutionary government of that year, many of its designs feature emblems and symbols from the time. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He is an idea, a symbol, a battle cry. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Then she sets them to work, recording its chemical symbol, appearance and properties and comparing them to sodium and potassium. Times, Sunday Times (2011) This domain consists of symbols which represent an essential "structural" trait of the world view as a whole -- to wit, its inner hierarchy of significance. Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995) In other languages symbol British English: symbol /ˈsɪmbl/ NOUN A symbol of something such as an idea is a shape or design that is used to represent it. A dove is a symbol of peace. American English: symbol Arabic: رَمْز Brazilian Portuguese: símbolo Chinese: 象征 Croatian: simbol Czech: symbol Danish: symbol Dutch: symbool European Spanish: símbolo Finnish: symboli French: symbole German: Symbol Greek: σύμβολο Italian: simbolo Japanese: 象徴 Korean: 상징 Norwegian: symbol Polish: symbol European Portuguese: símbolo Romanian: simbol Russian: символ Latin American Spanish: símbolo Swedish: symbol Thai: สัญลักษณ์ Turkish: sembol Ukrainian: символ Vietnamese: biểu tượng đại diện All related terms of 'symbol' sex symbol A sex symbol is a famous person, especially an actor or a singer, who is considered by many people to be sexually attractive. chord symbol any of a series of letters and numerals , used as a shorthand indication of chords , esp in jazz , folk , or pop music dummy symbol an otherwise empty element that stands in for and holds the position of another element in a sentence status symbol A status symbol is something that a person has or owns that shows they have money or importance in society . stock symbol A stock symbol is a standard abbreviation for a publicly traded stock. phallic symbol any object , such as a cigar or skyscraper , that may broadly resemble or represent the penis , esp one that symbolizes power , such as an automobile symbol retailer any member of a voluntary group of independent retailers, often using a common name or symbol, formed to obtain better prices from wholesalers or manufacturers in competition with supermarket chains fertility symbol an object, esp a phallic symbol, used in fertility-cult ceremonies to symbolize regeneration voluntary retailer any member of a voluntary group of independent retailers, often using a common name or symbol, formed to obtain better prices from wholesalers or manufacturers in competition with supermarket chains Chinese translation of 'symbol' symbol (ˈsɪmbl) n (c) (= sign) 象征(徵) (xiàngzhēng) (种(種), zhǒng) (Math, Chem) 符号(號) (fúhào) (个(個), gè) (= representation) 标(標)志(誌) (biāozhì) (个(個), gè) 1 (noun) in the sense of metaphor Definition something that represents or stands for something else, usually an object used to represent something abstract To them the monarchy is a special symbol of nationhood. Synonyms metaphor the writer's use of metaphor image The images in the poem illustrate the poet's frame of mind. allegory The book is a kind of allegory of the country's history. sign representation a life-like representation of Christ token 2 (noun) in the sense of representation Definition a letter, figure, or sign used in mathematics, music, etc., to represent a quantity, operation, function, etc. The artist uses the oak tree as a symbol of strength. Synonyms representation sign Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign. figure a life-size bronze figure of a woman mark Shopkeepers closed their shutters as a mark of respect. type image All people want to see is an image on the TV screen. token He sent her a gift as a token of his appreciation. logo The letter bore no company name or logo. badge Urbanization became both a goal and a badge of progress. emblem The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage. 3 (noun) in the sense of character Definition a letter, figure, or sign used in mathematics, music, etc., to represent a quantity, operation, function, etc. What's the chemical symbol for mercury? Synonyms character Chinese characters inscribed on a plaque sign mark He made marks with a pencil. letter the letters of the alphabet hieroglyph ideogram emoticon emoji glyph (computing) Additional synonyms in the sense of allegory Definition a story, poem, or picture with an underlying meaning as well as the literal one The book is a kind of allegory of the country's history. Synonyms symbol, story, tale, myth, symbolism, emblem, fable, parable, apologue in the sense of badge Definition any revealing feature or mark Urbanization became both a goal and a badge of progress. Synonyms mark, sign, indication, token, indicator, trademark, hallmark in the sense of emblem Definition an object or design chosen to symbolize an organization or idea The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage. Synonyms representation, symbol, mark, sign, type, token Synonyms of 'symbol' symbol Explore 'symbol' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of figure Definition a representation in painting or sculpture, esp. of the human body a life-size bronze figure of a woman Synonyms representation, image, likeness in the sense of image Definition a simile or metaphor The images in the poem illustrate the poet's frame of mind. Synonyms figure of speech, metaphor, simile, conceit (archaic), trope in the sense of image Definition an optical reproduction of an object, formed by the lens of an eye or camera, or by a mirror All people want to see is an image on the TV screen. Synonyms picture, photo, photograph, representation, reproduction, snapshot, TIFF, JPEG, avatar, thumbnail in the sense of letter Definition any of a set of conventional symbols used in writing or printing a language: character of the alphabet the letters of the alphabet Synonyms character, mark, sign, symbol, glyph in the sense of logo Definition a special design that identifies a company or an organization and appears on all its products, printed material, etc. The letter bore no company name or logo. Synonyms trademark, figure, design, device, symbol, token, badge, crest, motif, motto, emblem, insignia, colophon in the sense of mark Definition an indication of some quality Shopkeepers closed their shutters as a mark of respect. Synonyms indication, sign, note, evidence, symbol, proof, token in the sense of mark Definition a written or printed symbol, as used for punctuation He made marks with a pencil. Synonyms symbol, sign, character, diacritic in the sense of sign Definition a conventional mark or symbol that has a specific meaning, for example £ for pounds Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign. Synonyms symbol, mark, character, figure, device, representation, logo, badge, emblem, ensign, cipher in the sense of token Definition a symbol, sign, or indication of something He sent her a gift as a token of his appreciation. Synonyms symbol, mark, sign, note, evidence, earnest (old-fashioned), index, expression, demonstration, proof, indication, clue, representation, badge, manifestation
随便看	toho to hoist o.s. onto a table to hoist o.s. up to hold an election to hold an inquiry into sth to hold court to hold fast to hold fast to sth to hold forth to hold/hang/cling onto sth to hold off doing sth to hold one's breath to hold one's head up to hold one's own (against sb) to hold or keep sb/sth at bay to hold or keep sb/sth in check to hold o.s. erect to hold out (for sth) to hold sb in contempt to hold sb prisoner to hold sb prisoner/hostage to hold sb responsible/liable/accountable to hold sb's interest or attention to hold someone for ransom to-hold-someone-for-ransom

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