symbolism
gb/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/ us/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/
B2
英语
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名词
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abstract
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Use of symbols for meaning
the use of objects, images, colors, or actions to stand for deeper ideas or feelings
用法模式：
symbolism in [something]
常见错误：
Do not confuse symbolism with symbol. A symbol is the thing that represents an idea; symbolism is the use of symbols or their meanings.
近义词
symbolic representation (more explicit and slightly more formal)
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imagery (often refers to descriptive or visual language, not only symbols)
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allegory (a whole story or image system with a hidden symbolic meaning)
反义词
literalness (the quality of meaning exactly what is said or shown, without symbolic meaning)
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realism (representation of things as they are rather than through symbolic meanings)
搭配
religious symbolism
|political symbolism
|literary symbolism
|visual symbolism
|powerful symbolism
|rich symbolism
|use symbolism
|employ symbolism
|symbolism in art
|symbolism in literature
主题
art
|literature
|culture
|religion
|communication
例句
- The novel uses bird symbolism to explore freedom and escape.
- Color symbolism is important in many wedding traditions around the world.
- The director filled the film with religious symbolism, from the lighting to the final image.
学习者例句
- The white dove is an example of symbolism.
- The poem uses symbolism to talk about death.
名词
B2
abstract
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Symbolic meaning of something
the deeper meaning that people connect with an object, color, action, or event
用法模式：
the symbolism of [something]
常见错误：
Use the symbolism of something when talking about its meaning: “the symbolism of the flag,” not usually “the symbolism about the flag.”
近义词
symbolic meaning (clearer and more direct in everyday explanation)
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significance (broader; can mean importance as well as symbolic meaning)
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connotation (refers to suggested associations, especially of words or images)
反义词
literal meaning (the direct meaning, without deeper symbolic interpretation)
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practical effect (what something actually does, rather than what it represents)
搭配
the symbolism of colors
|the symbolism of the flag
|the symbolism of flowers
|historical symbolism
|cultural symbolism
|national symbolism
|clear symbolism
|obvious symbolism
|complex symbolism
|understand the symbolism
主题
meaning
|culture
|communication
|society
例句
- The symbolism of the broken mirror is explained near the end of the film.
- Many people understood the apology’s symbolism, even though it did not change the law.
- The black clothing carried strong symbolism at the protest.
学习者例句
- Do you know the symbolism of this flower?
- The flag has important symbolism for many people.
名词
formal
C1
entity
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System of symbols
a group of symbols used together in a particular area or tradition
用法模式：
[field/culture] symbolism
常见错误：
This meaning is more formal and less common than the general meaning “use of symbols.” In everyday English, system of symbols or notation may sound clearer.
近义词
notation (used especially for formal symbols in mathematics, music, science, or logic)
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symbol system (more transparent and common in general explanation)
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iconography (often refers to the traditional images and symbols used in art or religion)
反义词
plain language (communication using ordinary words rather than symbols or notation)
搭配
mathematical symbolism
|chemical symbolism
|religious symbolism
|alchemical symbolism
|traditional symbolism
|a system of symbolism
|develop a symbolism
|interpret a symbolism
主题
communication
|education
|science
|religion
|culture
例句
- Students must learn the basic mathematical symbolism before they can read the proof.
- The temple carvings belong to a complex system of religious symbolism.
- The article explains the symbolism used in medieval maps.
学习者例句
- Music has its own symbolism.
- The chart uses scientific symbolism.
名词
C1
abstract
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Symbolist art and literature movement
an art and literature movement that expressed feelings and ideas through symbols rather than realistic detail
用法模式：
Symbolism
常见错误：
This historical movement is often capitalized: Symbolism. Do not confuse it with the general noun symbolism.
近义词
Symbolist movement (more explicit name for the historical movement)
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decadent movement (related literary/artistic movement, not exactly the same)
反义词
realism (an artistic approach focused on ordinary life and realistic detail)
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naturalism (a related realistic movement emphasizing environment, heredity, and social conditions)
搭配
French Symbolism
|European Symbolism
|the Symbolism movement
|Symbolism in poetry
|Symbolism in painting
|Symbolist art
|Symbolist poetry
主题
art
|literature
|history
|culture
例句
- Symbolism influenced many modernist poets and painters.
- The course begins with French Symbolism and then moves on to early modernism.
- In Symbolism, a landscape may suggest a state of mind rather than simply show a real place.
学习者例句
- Symbolism was important in European art.
- The poet is connected with Symbolism.
语法
词典原形
symbolism
IPA
GB/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/
US/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/
音节与重音
sym - bol - ism （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (sym)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: symbolism
- Plural: symbolism, symbolisms
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