symbolic 英 [sɪmˈbɒlɪk]   美 [sɪmˈbɑlɪk]

symbolic

symbolic  英 [sɪmˈbɒlɪk] 美 [sɪmˈbɑlɪk]

adj. 象征的 

名词复数:symbolics 

The dove is symbolic of peace. 鸽子是和平的象征。
The new regulations are largely symbolic . 新的制度基本上是象征性的。

  • When one thing represents something else that's more abstract, it is symbolic, like a cowboy's black hat in western films is symbolic of his sinister intentions.
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  • adj. 象征的
  • 1. The dove is symbolic of peace.

    鸽子是和平的象征。

  • 2. The new regulations are largely symbolic .

    新的制度基本上是象征性的。

  • symbolic (adj.) 1650s, from symbol + -ic, or from Greek symbolikos. Related: Symbolical (c. 1600); symbolically.
sym·bol·ic AWL / sɪmˈbɒlɪk ; NAmE sɪmˈbɑːlɪk / adjective symbolic(of sth) containing symbols, or being used as a symbol 使用象征的;作为象征的;象征性的 The dove is symbolic of peace. 鸽子是和平的象征。 The Channel Tunnel has enormous symbolic significance for a united Europe. 英吉利海峡隧道对于建立一个统一的欧洲具有重大的象征意义。 The new regulations are largely symbolic (= they will not have any real effect). 新的制度基本上是象征性的。 sym·bol·ic·al·ly AWL / sɪmˈbɒlɪkli ; NAmE sɪmˈbɑːlɪkli / adverb a symbolically significant gesture 有象征意义的举动 sym·bol·ic / sɪmˈbɒlɪk ; NAmE sɪmˈbɑːlɪk / sym·bol·ic·al·ly / sɪmˈbɒlɪkli ; NAmE sɪmˈbɑːlɪkli /
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