totem
US /ˈtoʊ.t̬əm/
UK /ˈtoʊ.t̬əm/
名词
1.
图腾
a natural object or animal believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance and adopted by it as an emblem.
示例:
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The tribe revered the bear as their sacred totem.
部落将熊奉为他们的神圣图腾。
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Many indigenous cultures have unique totems representing their ancestry.
许多原住民文化都有代表其祖先的独特图腾。
2.
象征, 标志
a thing that is revered, especially as a symbol of something.
示例:
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The old oak tree became a totem of strength and endurance for the community.
那棵老橡树成为了社区力量和耐力的象征。
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For many, the flag serves as a powerful national totem.
对许多人来说，国旗是强大的国家象征。
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