symbol

美 [ˈsɪmbl]英 [ˈsɪmbl]
  • n.符号;象征;记号;代号
  • vt.用符号代表

复数: symbols 过去式: symbolled;symboled 现在分词: symbolling;symboling 过去分词: symbolled;symboled 第三人称单数: symbols

sym- 共同,相同 + bol 扔

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symbolsymbol

noun

1

象征
a person, an object, an event, etc. that represents a more general quality or situation

White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures.

在西方文化中,白色一向象征纯洁。

Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle.

曼德拉成为反种族隔离斗争的象征。

2

符号;代号;记号
a sign, number, letter, etc. that has a fixed meaning, especially in science, mathematics and music

What is the chemical symbol for copper?

铜的化学符号是什么?

A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index.

这份地图所使用的符号全部列在索引中。

These are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future.以上各词均指迹象、征兆、预兆。

an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future指迹象、征兆、预兆:

Headaches may be a sign of stress.

头痛可能是紧张的迹象。

( rather formal ) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling指标示、象征:

They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.

他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。

An indication often comes in the form of sth that sb says, while a sign is usually sth that happens or sth that sb does.

a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad指症状、征候、征兆:

Symptoms include a sore throat.

症状包括嗓子疼。

The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.

通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。

a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation指象征:

The dove is a universal symbol of peace.

鸽子是和平的共同象征。

( rather formal ) a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing指指示信号、标志、迹象:

the economic indicators

经济指标

an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future指标志、预示、信号:

Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems.

胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的报警信号。

Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth. Sign is not usually used in this way.

symbol

频次

  • 1
    N-COUNT 象征;代表
    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...

    对他们来说,君主政体是国家地位的特殊象征。

  • 2
    N-COUNT 象征物;标志
    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...

    随后在同一篇诗歌里,叶芝再次将玫瑰作为爱尔兰的标志。

  • 3
    N-COUNT 符号;代号;记号
    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?

    汞的化学元素符号是什么?

  • 4
    See also:sex symbol;status symbol

noun

1
something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
the eagle is a symbol of the United States
Synonym: symbolization symbolisation symbolic representation
2
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

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  1. White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures .

    在西方文化中,白色一向象征纯洁。

  2. His name was invoked as a symbol of the revolution .

    他的名字被提出作为那次革命的象征。

  3. A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index .

    这份地图所使用的符号全部列在索引中。

  4. What is the chemical symbol for copper ?

    铜的化学符号是什么?

  5. Do these symbols have any particular significance ?

    这些符号有什么特别的含义吗?

  6. Exotic pets are the latest status symbol .

    养珍禽异兽是表现社会地位的最时髦方式。

  7. The dove is a universal symbol of peace .

    鸽子是和平的共同象征。

  8. Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle .

    曼德拉成为反种族隔离斗争的象征。

  9. The Universal Product Code symbol , also known as the ‘ bar code ’ , is printed on products for sale and contains information that a computer can read .

    通用产品代码符号,亦称“条形码”,印在出售的商品上,其中含有计算机能识别的信息。

  10. The Agriculture Department today released a new graphic to replace the old symbol .

    农业部今天发布了一个新图标以取代旧标志。

  11. I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings .

    我进一步理解了这些符号及其意义。

  12. A symbol appears in an upper quadrant of the screen .

    一个符号出现在屏幕上方的一个象限里。

  13. What 's the chemical symbol for mercury ?

    汞的化学元素符号是什么?

  14. I frequently use sunflowers as symbols of strength .

    我经常用向日葵来作为力量的象征。

  15. The whole world looked to her as a symbol of good triumphing over evil .

    全世界都把她视为正义战胜邪恶的象征。

  16. His bristling determination has become a symbol of England 's renaissance .

    他精力旺盛,坚毅顽强,已经成为英格兰文艺复兴的一个象征。

  17. The symbol displayed outside a restaurant signifies there 's excellent cuisine inside .

    餐馆外的招牌表明里面有美味佳肴可以享用。

  18. She was put under house arrest two years ago but remained a powerful symbol in last year 's election .

    虽然两年前就已遭软禁,她在去年的选举中仍然是势力强大的代表人物。

  19. King was a worldwide symbol of non-violent protest against racial injustice

    金是全世界非暴力抗议种族不平等运动的象征。

  20. Sixty-one small parachute symbols were painted on the left side just forward of the wing .

    61个小降落伞的标志被绘在左翼的正前面。

  21. The whale , like the dolphin , has become a symbol of the marvels of creation

    鲸和海豚一样,已经成为造物杰作的象征。

  22. To them , the monarchy is the special symbol of nationhood .

    在他们看来,君主制是独立国地位的特殊象征。

  23. In English , there is not a consistent one-to-one match between each written symbol and each distinct spoken sound .

    英语中,每个书写符号和每个独特发音之间没有固定的一一对应关系。

  24. The republic 's new flag was emblazoned with the ancient symbol of the Greek Macedonian dynasty .

    共和国新国旗上醒目地印着希腊马其顿王朝的古老标志。

  25. Later in this same passage Yeats resumes his argument for the Rose as an Irish symbol

    随后在同一篇诗歌里,叶芝再次将玫瑰作为爱尔兰的标志。

  26. The opening of a Euro-Disneyland in the very heart of France is a potent symbol

    欧洲迪斯尼乐园在法国首都的开业就是一个有力的标志。

  27. The modern-day sex symbol has now taken the place of the old-fashioned hero of yesteryear .

    现代的性感偶像现在已取代了往昔过时的英雄形象。

  28. In Norman England , the greyhound was a symbol of nobility .

    灵犭是在诺曼时期的英格兰是高贵的象征。

  29. The dove is usually regarded as a symbol of peace .

    鸽子常被视为和平的象征。

  30. These are the phonetic symbols .

    这些都是语音符号。

前缀
e-共同,相同

sympathetic adj. 同情的

sym- 共同,相同 + path 感情,感觉 + -etic ...的;与...相关的

sympathize v. 同情

sym- 共同,相同 + path 感情,感觉 + -ize 动词后缀

sympathy n. 同情

sym- 共同,相同 + pathy 感受,受苦的

symptom n. 症状

sym- 共同,相同 + pto- 落下;下降 + -m

symphony n. 交响曲

sym- 共同,相同 + phon 声音 + -y ...的

symmetry n. 对称性

sym- 共同,相同 + metry- 计量,测量

symposium n. 专题讨论会

sym- 共同,相同 + pot- 喝 + -ium suffix表示“身体的某部位”:pericardium

mark sign symbol 【导航词义:符号】
mark v. 记号,标记
〔辨析〕

指写下来或印在物体上的记号。

〔例证〕

Make a mark at the margin.

在页边做个记号。

Why does this piece of silver bear his mark?

为什么这件银器上有他的印记?

sign v. 标记,符号
〔辨析〕

指具有某种特殊含义的记号或形状。

〔例证〕

£ is the sign for the British pound.

£是表示英镑的符号。

'+' is the plus sign.

“+”表示加号。

symbol v. 符号,标志
〔辨析〕

指表示声音、数量、化学物质等的字母、数字或记号。

〔例证〕

These are the phonetic symbols.

这些都是语音符号。

What is the chemical symbol for iron?

铁的化学符号是哪个?