symbol~symbolize
【 象征,符号~象征,代表(symbolize是动词)】
- symbol(n.) 👉 象征,符号
- The dove is a symbol of peace.(鸽子是和平的象征。)
- A heart shape is a symbol of love.(心形是爱的象征。)
- $ is the symbol for the US dollar.($ 是美元的符号。)
- symbolize(v.) 👉 象征,代表(表示某种意义)
- The red flag symbolizes revolution.(红旗象征革命。)
- A wedding ring symbolizes eternal love.(婚戒象征永恒的爱。)
- For many people, the dragon symbolizes power.(对许多人来说,龙象征着力量。)
📌 词义扩展:
- symbolic(adj.):象征性的
- The handshake was symbolic of their agreement.(这次握手象征着他们的协议。)
- symbolism(n.):象征意义
- The book is full of religious symbolism.(这本书充满了宗教象征意义。)
总结:
- symbol 是名词,指“符号、象征”
- symbolize 是动词,指“象征、代表”
- symbolic 是形容词,表示“象征性的”
- symbolism 是名词,表示“象征意义”