1 N-COUNT 警棍 A baton is a short heavy stick which is sometimes used as a weapon by the police. 警棍 [British]

2 N-COUNT （乐队或合唱队指挥用的）指挥棒 A baton is a light, thin stick used by a conductor to conduct an orchestra or a choir. （乐队或合唱队指挥用的）指挥棒

3 N-COUNT （田径比赛中的）接力棒 In athletics or track events, a baton is a short stick that is passed from one runner to another in a relay race. （田径比赛中的）接力棒

4 N-COUNT （游行队伍中游行者持有的）指挥杖 A baton is a long stick with a knob on one end that is sometimes carried by a person marching in a parade. The baton is spun round, thrown into the air and caught. （游行队伍中游行者持有的）指挥杖

5 PHRASE 移交权力/接受责任 If someone passes the baton to another person, they pass responsibility for something to that person. If someone picks up the baton, they take over responsibility for something. 移交权力/接受责任