symbol
noun
ˈsɪmbəl
noun
1
a
picture
or
shape
that
has
a
particular
meaning
or
represents
a
particular
organization
or
idea
象征，标志;
The
symbol
on
the
packet
is
a
guarantee
that
the
food
has
been
produced
organically.
包装上的这个标识保证这种食品是有机的。
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of
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The
dove
is
a
symbol
of
peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
2
a
letter,
number,
or
sign
that
represents
a
sound,
an
amount,
a
chemical
substance
etc
符号，记号，标记
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for
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Fe
is
the
chemical
symbol
for
iron.
Fe 是铁的化学符号。
3
someone
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 ）
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of
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Space
exploration
provides
a
symbol
of
national
pride.
太空探索是民族自豪感的一种象征。