Definitions
n. Something that represents an idea, quality, or group.
象征；标志
n. A written mark used to represent information.
符号
Example
For my grandparents, this old house is a symbol of hope.
对我的祖父母来说，这座老房子是希望的象征。
Public parks can become a symbol of a city's commitment to environmental protection and residents' quality of life.
公共公园可以成为城市致力于环境保护和提升居民生活质量的象征。
Collocations
- a symbol of peace
- a status symbol
- a mathematical symbol
Word family
- symbolic (adj.)
- symbolically (adv.)
- symbolise (v.)
- symbolism (n.)
Usage tip
“……的象征”用 a symbol of，不用 symbol for。
FAQ
- What does symbol mean?
- Something that represents an idea, quality, or group. A written mark used to represent information.
- How is symbol pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɪmbəl/, US /ˈsɪmbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
