symbolic
象征
definition
adjective
a repeating design symbolic of eternity
serving as a symbol.
the symbolic meaning of motifs and designs
involving the use of symbols or symbolism.
translation of 'symbolic'
adjective
表示象徵的
example
The exploration and searching of the butterfly may be 'symbolic' of the poet's search for an explanation or a meaning for the death of someone close to him.
Cotton's highly 'symbolic' paintings make statements about the value of land, Maori land concerns and the impact of colonisation.
I also think that maybe this was a 'symbolic' journey, representing my quest to my inner psyche.
Now, the loss of Spain is more politically 'symbolic' than militarily significant.
The handshake was a 'symbolic' gesture signifying that intention.
This seems to be 'symbolic' of the many recent developments which simply do not belong in the community.
It has more to do with the need to be seen supporting the Palestinians, even if only in a purely 'symbolic' way.
The destruction of both wall and statue is 'symbolic' of breaking free from oppression, and the elation on the faces of the people was the same.
Dirty hospitals are 'symbolic' of an under-funded health service.
A stone is also 'symbolic' of eternity, like the cornerstone of a building, placed to last for all time.
To me this is 'symbolic' of the effect of the book - shedding light on what otherwise might be passed by unnoticed.
And never mind that the summit may turn out to be a purely 'symbolic' event.
An inverted glass is 'symbolic' of the fact that those missing are unable to raise their glasses in a toast.
All the while, the world makes 'symbolic' gestures of concern and assistance.
If one were to judge Watts on his late, 'symbolic' work, one might give him low marks for technique, anatomy and draughtsmanship.
The process of disarmament thus assumes a purely 'symbolic' character.
Bronze bells are not only percussion instruments but also ritual instruments 'symbolic' of social status and power.
Some people have suggested as a 'symbolic' gesture, perhaps, it would be demolished.
For Baxter, it seems 'symbolic' of his becoming - in late middle age - a family man for the first time.
In 'symbolic' terms, a national currency is felt by some to be part of the very idea of nationhood.
The castle site is 'symbolic' of York's importance in national affairs of state, much of which is forgotten by people, or not known.
In measuring that weakness, his sexual misbehaviour is more 'symbolic' than significant.
In Aaronovitch's telling, events in the Balkans become purely 'symbolic' .
In such a circumstance the label under which punishment is imposed would appear to be purely 'symbolic' .
Perhaps, too, this is 'symbolic' of a psychological disruption as Warhol the man attempts to reclaim himself from Warhol the legend.
In a 'symbolic' gesture Chambers cut his annual salary to $1 to appease shareholders and departing employees.
The flag is 'symbolic' of the Democracy in which we are lucky enough to live.
It is 'symbolic' of loneliness, but also safety and guidance.
To date, their achievements have been purely 'symbolic' or legislative rather than financial.
A single large, spoked wheel above the train takes the painting into the 'symbolic' realm.
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