symbol

Word family noun symbol symbolism symbolicalnesssymbolicssymbolistsymbolizationsymbolizersymbolographysymbologysymbololatryadjective symbolic symbolisticsymbolledverb symbolize adverb symbolically

noun symbol symbolism adjective symbolic verb symbolize adverb symbolically

Related topics: Visual

sym·bol /ˈsɪmbəl/ W3 AWL noun [countableC] → cymbal

1 AVSIGN/SYMBOLa picture or shape that has a particular meaning or represents a particular organization or idea 象征，标志 → sign

The symbol on the packet is a guarantee that the food has been produced organically.

包装盒上的这个标识保证这种食物是有机生产的。

symbol of

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鸽子是和平的象征。

2 SIGN/SYMBOLa letter, number, or sign that represents a sound, an amount, a chemical substance etc 符号，记号，标记

symbol for

Fe is the chemical symbol for iron.

Fe是铁的化学符号。

3 SHOW/BE A SIGN OFsomeone or something that represents a particular quality or idea 〔某一特性或思想的〕代表，代表性的人[物]

symbol of

Space exploration provides a symbol of national pride.

太空探索是民族自豪感的一种象征。

→ sex symbol

Examples from the Corpus

symbol• Rollins has emerged as a symbol of modern jazz at its finest.• The trouble was that the old meeting-house had become a symbol of religious and cultural isolation.• The dove is a symbol of peace.• For several years Prince used a symbol instead of his name.• But none could deny that a fine house was a symbol of status and wealth.• Miss Piggy, Kermit and the rest now come across as symbols of a bygone era.• The cross is the most important symbol in Christianity.• The walls were covered with magical symbols.• The ancient Egyptians had no symbol for "zero."• "H" is the scientific symbol for hydrogen.• Cathy Freeman is the symbol for the millennium Games.• The left half of the symbol identifies the manufacturer; the right half identifies the product.• He must start with the explanations and commentaries which his informants themselves offer about their symbols.• Back at field headquarters, Hartzog said, field commanders will view symbols that identify different forces on computer screens.

symbol of• A hammer is often used in art as a symbol of authority.

From Longman Business Dictionary

symbolsym·bol /ˈsɪmbəl/ noun [countableC]

1a picture, shape, or set of letters that represents a particular meaning

We need a symbol — a logo — we can put on our service stations.

2 (also ticker symbol)FINANCE the letters used to represent a particular company’s shares on a stockmarket

The stock exchange began trading shares under the ticker symbol DYQ.

→ see also status symbol

Origin symbol

(1400-1500) Latin symbolum, from Greek symbolon “proof of who someone is, checked by comparing its other half”, from symballein “to throw together, compare”, from syn- ( → SYN-) + ballein “to throw”

单词	symbol
释义	symbol Word family noun symbol symbolism symbolicalnesssymbolicssymbolistsymbolizationsymbolizersymbolographysymbologysymbololatryadjective symbolic symbolisticsymbolledverb symbolize adverb symbolically noun symbol symbolism adjective symbolic verb symbolize adverb symbolically Related topics: Visual sym·bol /ˈsɪmbəl/ ●●● W3 AWL noun [countableC] → cymbal 1 AVSIGN/SYMBOLa picture or shape that has a particular meaning or represents a particular organization or idea 象征，标志 → sign The symbol on the packet is a guarantee that the food has been produced organically. 包装盒上的这个标识保证这种食物是有机生产的。 symbol of The dove is a symbol of peace. 鸽子是和平的象征。 2 SIGN/SYMBOLa letter, number, or sign that represents a sound, an amount, a chemical substance etc 符号，记号，标记 symbol for Fe is the chemical symbol for iron. Fe是铁的化学符号。 3 SHOW/BE A SIGN OFsomeone or something that represents a particular quality or idea 〔某一特性或思想的〕代表，代表性的人[物] symbol of Space exploration provides a symbol of national pride. 太空探索是民族自豪感的一种象征。 → sex symbol Examples from the Corpus symbol• Rollins has emerged as a symbol of modern jazz at its finest.• The trouble was that the old meeting-house had become a symbol of religious and cultural isolation.• The dove is a symbol of peace.• For several years Prince used a symbol instead of his name.• But none could deny that a fine house was a symbol of status and wealth.• Miss Piggy, Kermit and the rest now come across as symbols of a bygone era.• The cross is the most important symbol in Christianity.• The walls were covered with magical symbols.• The ancient Egyptians had no symbol for "zero."• "H" is the scientific symbol for hydrogen.• Cathy Freeman is the symbol for the millennium Games.• The left half of the symbol identifies the manufacturer; the right half identifies the product.• He must start with the explanations and commentaries which his informants themselves offer about their symbols.• Back at field headquarters, Hartzog said, field commanders will view symbols that identify different forces on computer screens. symbol of• A hammer is often used in art as a symbol of authority. From Longman Business Dictionary symbolsym·bol /ˈsɪmbəl/ noun [countableC] 1a picture, shape, or set of letters that represents a particular meaning We need a symbol — a logo — we can put on our service stations. 2 (also ticker symbol)FINANCE the letters used to represent a particular company’s shares on a stockmarket The stock exchange began trading shares under the ticker symbol DYQ. → see also status symbol Origin symbol (1400-1500) Latin symbolum, from Greek symbolon “proof of who someone is, checked by comparing its other half”, from symballein “to throw together, compare”, from syn- ( → SYN-) + ballein “to throw”
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