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to.kenH5tEJ7k[n, $5toJ-adj [before n; not gradable]Token can be used to describe actions which although small or limited in their practical effect, have a symbolic importance.有标志性的; 有象征意义的The release of two out of the twenty hostages is being seen as token gesture of goodwill.人们把释放20个人质中的2个看作有诚意的表示。He said he hoped the president would agree to at least a token U.S. troop presence in the area.他说他希望总统至少会同意美国象征性地在这个地区驻留军队。The forces in front of us either surrendered or offered token resistance.我们面前的军队要么投降要么作象征性的抵抗。At the time they were the only country to argue for even token recognition of the Baltic states'independence.在那个时候他们是唯一为波罗的海沿岸国家的独立得到哪怕是象征性的承认而争辩的国家。(disapproving) Token also describes something which is done to prevent other people complaining, although it is not sincerely meant and has no real effect.装点门面的; 象征性的The truth is that they appoint no more than a token number of women to managerial jobs.事实上他们只象征性地任命了一些女性担任管理工作。As a token effort he may wash the occasional plate, but the rest of the housework is left entirely to me.为了装装样子他可能偶尔洗洗盘子，而其余的家务就全都留给我了。Women at this time had only a token representation on the committee.目前妇女只是委员会里象征性的代表。He retired from acting in 1956, tired of being the token black in a white-dominated industry.厌倦了在白人控制的企业中充当装点门面的黑人角色，他于1956年退出了演艺圈。
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