sym‧bol W3 AC / sɪmb ə l / 名词 [可数名词]

1 a picture or shape that has a particular meaning or represents a particular organization or idea → sign :

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.

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