symbols
US /ˈsɪm.bəlz/
UK /ˈsɪm.bəlz/
複數名詞
1.
符號, 標誌
marks or characters used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
範例:
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Mathematical symbols are used to represent operations and quantities.
數學符號用於表示運算和數量。
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The ancient cave paintings contained various mysterious symbols.
古代洞穴壁畫中包含各種神秘的符號。
2.
象徵, 標誌
things representing or standing for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract
範例:
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Doves are often used as symbols of peace.
鴿子常被用作和平的象徵。
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The national flag and anthem are important national symbols.
國旗和國歌是重要的國家象徵。