"symbolic" in Chinese (Simplified)
象征性的
Definition
用来代表或象征其他事物的,通常借助符号、物体或行为来表达更深层含义。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于学术、艺术、文学等语境。常见搭配:'symbolic meaning'(象征意义),'symbolic gesture'(象征性举动)。强调象征而非字面含义。不要与“系统的”等词混淆。
Examples
The dove is symbolic of peace.
鸽子是和平的**象征性**代表。
She wore red as a symbolic color for courage.
她穿红色作为勇气的**象征性**颜色。
Lighting a candle can be a symbolic act.
点蜡烛可以是**象征性**的行为。
That change was mostly symbolic and didn’t affect the real situation.
那个变化主要是**象征性**的,并没有真正改变局势。
Giving her the key to the city was a symbolic gesture from the mayor.
市长将城市的钥匙交给她,是一种**象征性**的举动。
His apology felt more symbolic than sincere.
他的道歉感觉更**象征性**而非真心。