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

A symbol can be an object, shape, sign, or character used to represent something else. A flag is a symbol of a country. English teachers never tire of talking about symbols in literature.

A pink ribbon is a symbol of breast-cancer awareness, and a yellow ribbon is a symbol of support for U.S. troops. In literature, authors use many symbols. A character doing even a small thing, like eating a cheeseburger, might symbolize something larger about that character. Something you need to be rich to have — like a limousine — is called a "status symbol." Anytime one thing seems to represent a deeper meaning, it's probably a symbol.

WORD FAMILY

symbol: symbolic, symbolical, symbolise, symbolism, symbolize, symbolling, symbols+/symbolic: symbolically, unsymbolic/symbolisation: symbolisations/symbolise: symbolisation, symbolised, symboliser, symbolises, symbolising/symbolism: symbolisms, symbolist/symbolist: symbolists/symbolization: symbolizations/symbolize: symbolization, symbolized, symbolizer, symbolizes, symbolizing

USAGE EXAMPLES

The party now looks set for a split with both groups approaching the Election Commission to claim the SP's poll symbol, the bicycle.

BBC(Jan 02, 2017)

Young people may simply like the look of World War II-era German uniforms or see the Nazis as a symbol of strength.

Los Angeles Times(Jan 02, 2017)

The organization said it will participate in area industry-specific trade shows and brand the region as a recognized symbol of quality workmanship and products.

Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017)

1n something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible

the eagle is a symbol of the United States

Syn|Hypo|Hyper

symbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization

crossbones

two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death

cornucopia, horn of plenty

a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity

death's head

a human skull (or a representation of a human skull) used as a symbol of death

oriflamme

an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle

white feather

a symbol of cowardice

allegory, emblem

a visible symbol representing an abstract idea

scarlet letter

the letter A in red; Puritans required adulterers to wear it

cupid

a symbol for love in the form of a cherubic naked boy with wings and a bow and arrow

donkey

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

dove

an emblem of peace

eagle

an emblem representing power

elephant

the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

fasces

bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism

ensign, national flag

an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality

hammer and sickle

the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Union

red flag

the emblem of socialist revolution

Magen David, Mogen David, Shield of David, Solomon's seal, Star of David

a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism

badge

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

Agnus Dei, Paschal Lamb

figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ

maple-leaf

the emblem of Canada

medallion

an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered

spread eagle

an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States

Hakenkreuz, swastika

the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction

representational process

any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else

2n an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

Exp|Hypo|Hyper

British Crown

the symbol of the power of the British monarchy

stock symbol

the letters used to identify listed companies on the securities exchanges where they are traded

accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

brand, mark, stain, stigma

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

item, token

an individual instance of a type of symbol

type

all of the tokens of the same symbol

nose

a symbol of inquisitiveness

number, numeral

a symbol used to represent a number

symbolism

a system of symbols and symbolic representations

lingam

the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva

pound, pound sign

a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain)

printed symbol, written symbol

a written or printed symbol

dollar, dollar mark, dollar sign

a symbol of commercialism or greed

monogram

a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing

impression, stamp

a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving

mantle

the cloak as a symbol of authority

Crown

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

staff

a rod carried as a symbol

icon

(computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface

mark, marker, marking

a distinguishing symbol

identifier

a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it

variable

a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity

prize, trophy

something given as a token of victory

aliyah

(Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah

academic degree, degree

an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study

crown, pennant

the award given to the champion

cachet, seal, seal of approval

an indication of approved or superior status

citation, commendation

an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

honorable mention, mention

an official recognition of merit

letter, varsity letter

an award earned by participation in a school sport

decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

trophy

an award for success in war or hunting

demerit

a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces

bar sinister, bend sinister

a mark of bastardy; lines from top right to bottom left

earmark

identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal

brand

identification mark on skin, made by burning

cloven foot, cloven hoof

the mark of Satan

postage, postage stamp, stamp

a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid

trading stamp

a token resembling a stamp given by a retailer to a buyer; the token is redeemable for articles on a special list

Arabic numeral, Hindu numeral, Hindu-Arabic numeral

one of the symbols 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0

Roman numeral

a symbol in the old Roman notation; I,V,X,L,C,D,M represent 1,5,10,50,100,500,1000 respectively in Arabic notation

antilog, antilogarithm

the number of which a given number is the logarithm

mark

a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)

character, grapheme, graphic symbol

a written symbol that is used to represent speech

phonogram

any written symbol standing for a sound or syllable or morpheme or word

trademark

a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product

assay-mark, authentication, hallmark

a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity

embossment, imprint

an impression produced by pressure or printing

seal

a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

crosier, crozier

a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office

mace

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority

scepter, sceptre, verge, wand

a ceremonial or emblematic staff

tipstaff

staff with a metal tip carried as a sign of office by e.g. a bailiff or constable

Emmy

an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television

Nobel prize

an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace

Academy Award, Oscar

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

Prix de Rome

an annual prize awarded by the French government in a competition of painters and artists and sculptors and musicians and architects; the winner in each category receives support for a period of study in Rome

Prix Goncourt

an award given annually for contributions to French literature

postmark

a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing

watermark

a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture; visible when paper is held up to the light

broad arrow

an arrowhead mark identifying British government property

milepost, milestone

stone post at side of a road to show distances

placeholder

a symbol in a logical or mathematical expression that can be replaced by the name of any member of specified set

unknown, unknown quantity

a variable whose values are solutions of an equation

peg, pin

small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

pip, spot

a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

label

an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object

cairn

a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path

sign, signal, signaling

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

单词	symbol
释义	symbol (once / 157 pages) n A symbol can be an object, shape, sign, or character used to represent something else. A flag is a symbol of a country. English teachers never tire of talking about symbols in literature. A pink ribbon is a symbol of breast-cancer awareness, and a yellow ribbon is a symbol of support for U.S. troops. In literature, authors use many symbols. A character doing even a small thing, like eating a cheeseburger, might symbolize something larger about that character. Something you need to be rich to have — like a limousine — is called a "status symbol." Anytime one thing seems to represent a deeper meaning, it's probably a symbol. WORD FAMILY symbol: symbolic, symbolical, symbolise, symbolism, symbolize, symbolling, symbols+/symbolic: symbolically, unsymbolic/symbolisation: symbolisations/symbolise: symbolisation, symbolised, symboliser, symbolises, symbolising/symbolism: symbolisms, symbolist/symbolist: symbolists/symbolization: symbolizations/symbolize: symbolization, symbolized, symbolizer, symbolizes, symbolizing USAGE EXAMPLES The party now looks set for a split with both groups approaching the Election Commission to claim the SP's poll symbol, the bicycle. BBC(Jan 02, 2017) Young people may simply like the look of World War II-era German uniforms or see the Nazis as a symbol of strength. Los Angeles Times(Jan 02, 2017) The organization said it will participate in area industry-specific trade shows and brand the region as a recognized symbol of quality workmanship and products. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1n something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible the eagle is a symbol of the United States Syn\|Hypo\|Hyper symbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization crossbones two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death cornucopia, horn of plenty a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity death's head a human skull (or a representation of a human skull) used as a symbol of death oriflamme an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle white feather a symbol of cowardice allegory, emblem a visible symbol representing an abstract idea scarlet letter the letter A in red; Puritans required adulterers to wear it cupid a symbol for love in the form of a cherubic naked boy with wings and a bow and arrow donkey the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 dove an emblem of peace eagle an emblem representing power elephant the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 fasces bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism ensign, national flag an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality hammer and sickle the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Union red flag the emblem of socialist revolution Magen David, Mogen David, Shield of David, Solomon's seal, Star of David a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism badge an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.) Agnus Dei, Paschal Lamb figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ maple-leaf the emblem of Canada medallion an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered spread eagle an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States Hakenkreuz, swastika the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction representational process any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else 2n an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance Exp\|Hypo\|Hyper British Crown the symbol of the power of the British monarchy stock symbol the letters used to identify listed companies on the securities exchanges where they are traded accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction brand, mark, stain, stigma a symbol of disgrace or infamy item, token an individual instance of a type of symbol type all of the tokens of the same symbol nose a symbol of inquisitiveness number, numeral a symbol used to represent a number symbolism a system of symbols and symbolic representations lingam the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva pound, pound sign a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain) printed symbol, written symbol a written or printed symbol dollar, dollar mark, dollar sign a symbol of commercialism or greed monogram a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing impression, stamp a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving mantle the cloak as a symbol of authority Crown the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy staff a rod carried as a symbol icon (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface mark, marker, marking a distinguishing symbol identifier a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it variable a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity prize, trophy something given as a token of victory aliyah (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah academic degree, degree an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study crown, pennant the award given to the champion cachet, seal, seal of approval an indication of approved or superior status citation, commendation an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement honorable mention, mention an official recognition of merit letter, varsity letter an award earned by participation in a school sport decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event trophy an award for success in war or hunting demerit a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces bar sinister, bend sinister a mark of bastardy; lines from top right to bottom left earmark identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal brand identification mark on skin, made by burning cloven foot, cloven hoof the mark of Satan postage, postage stamp, stamp a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid trading stamp a token resembling a stamp given by a retailer to a buyer; the token is redeemable for articles on a special list Arabic numeral, Hindu numeral, Hindu-Arabic numeral one of the symbols 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0 Roman numeral a symbol in the old Roman notation; I,V,X,L,C,D,M represent 1,5,10,50,100,500,1000 respectively in Arabic notation antilog, antilogarithm the number of which a given number is the logarithm mark a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation) character, grapheme, graphic symbol a written symbol that is used to represent speech phonogram any written symbol standing for a sound or syllable or morpheme or word trademark a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product assay-mark, authentication, hallmark a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity embossment, imprint an impression produced by pressure or printing seal a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it) crosier, crozier a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office mace a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority scepter, sceptre, verge, wand a ceremonial or emblematic staff tipstaff staff with a metal tip carried as a sign of office by e.g. a bailiff or constable Emmy an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television Nobel prize an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace Academy Award, Oscar an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance Prix de Rome an annual prize awarded by the French government in a competition of painters and artists and sculptors and musicians and architects; the winner in each category receives support for a period of study in Rome Prix Goncourt an award given annually for contributions to French literature postmark a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing watermark a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture; visible when paper is held up to the light broad arrow an arrowhead mark identifying British government property milepost, milestone stone post at side of a road to show distances placeholder a symbol in a logical or mathematical expression that can be replaced by the name of any member of specified set unknown, unknown quantity a variable whose values are solutions of an equation peg, pin small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. pip, spot a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) label an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object cairn a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path sign, signal, signaling any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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