symbolism

英 [ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm]

美 [ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm]

n.  (尤指文艺中的)象征主义，象征手法

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牛津词典

noun

• （尤指文艺中的）象征主义，象征手法
  the use of symbols to represent ideas, especially in art and literature

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 象征手法;象征主义
  Symbolismis the use of symbols in order to represent something.
  1. The scene is so rich in symbolism that any explanation risks spoiling the effect.
     该场景具有丰富的象征意义，任何解释都可能破坏其效果。
  2. ...a film much praised at the time for its visual symbolism.
     由于其视觉上的象征主义而在当时大受褒扬的电影
• N-UNCOUNT 象征意义;象征
  You can refer to thesymbolismof an event or action when it seems to show something important about a situation.
  1. The symbolism of every gesture will be of vital importance during the short state visit.
     在这次短暂的国事访问期间，一举一动都将有着至关重要的象征意义。

英英释义

noun

• the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
  Synonym:symbolizationsymbolisation
• a system of symbols and symbolic representations
• an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images

双语例句

• See if the symbolism of the Bible can be of help in interpreting the dream.
  看看圣经的象征符号是否能够对诠释梦境有所帮助。
• Rhetoric and symbolism will still be useful in this; but now is the turn of detail and dedication.
  滔滔辩才和激昂的口号在解决这些问题时将依然有效，但现在是时候脚踏实地、真抓实干了。
• The meaning of colours and the symbolism of geometrical and architectural forms that could be contradictory sometimes from one region to another.
  颜色的意思和能有时是矛盾的从一个区域到另一个几何和建筑形式的象征主义。
• Brand names like Porsche, Sony, Braun and Honda have adapted their design philosophies to allow for symbolism.
  就象博世、索尼、布劳恩和本田等品牌已对其设计宗旨进行调整，使其设计更具有象征性；
• Sound symbolism in Song ci.
  宋词语音象征现象研究。
• This future symbolism is caused by the belief systems of the major religions.
  这种未来的象征符号是主要宗教的信仰体系所造成的。
• This object is not only a functional product, but also a product of sociality, epoch character and nature which enters into the meaning world and emotion world of subject through symbolism.
  这些物已经不仅仅是“功能性”产品，它还是社会性、时代性、文化性的产物，通过符号象征进入了主体的意义世界与情感世界。
• The symbolism of this change is clear.
  这一变化的象征意义显而易见。
• Exaggeration and symbolism are characteristics of the opera.
  夸张和象征是京剧的典型特征。
• The word "designer" has become an adjective loaded with the symbolism and imagery of the consumer society.
  名牌这个词已成为一个形容词，包含消费社会的象征和形象化的意思。