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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++sym·bol /ˈsɪmbəl/ ●●● W3 AWL noun [countable] 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 Dictionarysymbolsym‧bol /ˈsɪmbəl/ noun [countable]1a picture, shape, or set of letters that represents a particular meaningWe 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 stockmarketThe stock exchange began trading shares under the ticker symbol DYQ. → see also status symbolOrigin 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”sym·bol nounChineseSyllable
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symbol
sym‧bol W3 AC /ˈsɪmbəl/
noun [countable]
The symbol on the packet is a guarantee that the food has been produced organically.
symbol of
The dove is a symbol of peace.
2. a letter, number, or sign that represents a sound, an amount, a chemical substance etc
symbol for
Fe is the chemical symbol for iron.
3. someone or something that represents a particular quality or idea
symbol of
Space exploration provides a symbol of national pride.
⇨ sex symbol
sym‧bol W3 AC /ˈsɪmbəl/
noun [countable] Date: 1400-1500
Language: Latin
Origin: 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'
1. a picture or shape that has a particular meaning or represents a particular organization or idea ⇨ sign:Language: Latin
Origin: 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'
symbol of
2. a letter, number, or sign that represents a sound, an amount, a chemical substance etc
symbol for
3. someone or something that represents a particular quality or idea
symbol of
⇨ sex symbol
sign an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 指迹象、征兆、预兆 ：◆ Headaches may be a sign of stress. 头痛可能是紧张的迹象。 indication ( a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feelingrather
指标示、象征 ：◆ They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。
sign or indication? 用 sign 还是 indication？
symptom a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad 指症状、征候、征兆 ：◆ Symptoms include a sore throat. 症状包括嗓子疼。 ◆ The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy. 通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。 symbol a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation 指象征 ：◆ The dove is a universal symbol of peace. 鸽子普遍象征着和平。 indicator ( a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changingrather
指指示信号、标志、迹象 ：◆ the economic indicators 经济指标 signal an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 指标志、预示、信号 ：◆ Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. 胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的报警信号。
sign or signal? 用 sign 还是 signal？
Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth.Sign is not usually used in this way.* signal 常用以指应该采取行动的暗号、信号；sign 通常不用于此义 ：◆ Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signs to criminals.
Patterns
a(n) sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signal of stha(n) sign/indication/symptom/indicator/signal that… a clear sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signalan obvious sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicatoran early sign/indication/symptom/indicator/signalan outward sign/indication/symbolto give a(n) sign/indication/signal