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

token /tōˈk(ə)n/

noun

A mark, sign or distinctive feature (of something)

A symbol

A portent

An indication

Something providing evidence

A plague-spot (obsolete)

Anything serving as evidence of authenticity, proof or a guarantee

Anything serving as a reminder or souvenir, a keepsake

A voucher worth a stated amount of money which can be exchanged for goods of the same value

A small coin-like piece of metal or plastic which is used instead of money, eg in slot machines

A unit of computer code representing a word or character used in a program (see lexical analysis under lexicon)

(in Presbyterian churches) a metal voucher admitting to communion (superseded by the communion card)

A measure of hand-press work, usu 250 pulls

adjective

Serving as a symbol

Done or given as a token and therefore of no real value, nominal

transitive verb

To be a warning or sign of, to betoken

ORIGIN: OE tācen; Ger Zeichen a mark

tōˈken'd adjective (Shakespeare)

Indicated by plague-spots

tōˈkenism noun

The principle or practice of doing something on a single occasion or with minimum effort, in order to create the impression that a law, code or precept is being properly complied with, eg employing one black person or one woman to give the impression of being committed to equal opportunities

tokenistˈic adjective

token money noun

Money worth more than its intrinsic value as metal
Private tokens

token ring noun (computing)

A form of network in which a token or signal controls access to the network

token vote noun

A parliamentary vote of money in which the amount stipulated forms a basis for discussion and is not meant to be binding

by the same token

In addition, in corroboration, by the way

in token of

As a symbol of

more by token see under more¹

the Lord's tokens (Shakespeare)

Plague-spots