symbolize

英 [ˈsɪmbəlaɪz]

美 [ˈsɪmbəlaɪz]

v.  象征; 是…的象征; 代表

过去分词：symbolized　第三人称单数：symbolizes　过去式：symbolized　现在分词：symbolizing　

TOEFLIELTS

Collins.1 / BNC.12494 / COCA.6594

牛津词典

verb

• 象征；是…的象征；代表
  to be a symbol of sth
  1. The use of light and dark symbolizes good and evil.
     用光明与黑暗来象征善与恶。
  2. He came to symbolize his country's struggle for independence.
     他逐渐成为祖国为争取独立而斗争的象征。

柯林斯词典

in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 symbolise


• VERB 象征;代表
  If one thingsymbolizesanother, it is used or regarded as a symbol of it.
  1. The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolised the end of the Cold War between East and West.
     柏林墙的倒塌象征着东西方冷战的结束。
  2. ...the post-war world order symbolised by the United Nations.
     以联合国为代表的战后世界秩序

英英释义

verb

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model
  1. What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
  Synonym:typifysymbolisestand forrepresent
• represent or identify by using a symbol
  1. The poet symbolizes love in this poem
  2. These painters believed that artists should symbolize
  Synonym:symbolise

双语例句

• In Slavic and related tradition, dragons symbolize evil.
  在斯拉夫以及其相关的文化中，龙象征着邪恶。
• The white of the bride's dress is meant to symbolize virginity.
  新娘服装的白色象征着处女贞洁。
• This book publication will symbolize the genuine humanism birth!
  本书的出版将标志着真正人类主义的诞生！
• The French regards edible snail as all the time modern and symbolize richly.
  法国人一直将食用蜗牛视为时髦和富裕的象征。
• The rings are thought to symbolize the five continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and America.
  这五个圆环被认为象徵了五大洲：欧洲，亚洲，非洲，澳洲以及美洲。
• The yidams symbolize and actually represent the character, qualities, attributes, and powers of Enlightened Beings.
  本尊象征着、实际上代表了佛的特性、品质、属性和力量。
• They symbolize immortality and longevity.
  它们象征着不朽和长寿。
• The thing that most clearly symbolize ( s) marriage for me is probably the exchange of rings.
  对我来说，最清楚地象征婚姻的事也许是戒指的交换了。
• The business logo should symbolize your business be expertly designed, and show your expertise in the market.
  公司标志应该是你公司的象征，专业设计，并在市场上展示你的专业性。
• Colors and designs are chosen to symbolize Kyrgyz traditions and rural life.
  颜色和图案都具有吉尔吉斯斯坦传统文化和乡村生活的色彩。