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exist as a symbol

/ɪɡˈzɪst æz ə ˈsɪmbəl/
verb phrase★中级💡 象征性地存在
neutral

以象征的形式存在,代表某种意义或概念

The dove exists as a symbol of peace.

鸽子象征性地存在,代表和平。

The Statue of Liberty exists as a symbol of freedom.

自由女神像象征性地存在,代表自由。

💡

强调事物作为符号或象征的存在意义,而非实体功能。

搭配

symbol of...的象征serve as a symbol充当象征

同义词

represent symbolicallystand forembody

反义词

exist literallybe purely functional

相关短语

stand for短语
代表,象征
be symbolic of短语
象征着

💡专业提示

区分象征与实体

该短语强调的是事物的象征意义,而非其物理存在。例如,'The cross exists as a symbol of Christianity' 并非指十字架本身,而是指其代表基督教的意义。

⚡黄金法则

象征性存在的语境

该短语常用于抽象概念的具体化描述,如文化、信仰、价值观等。注意区分其象征意义与字面意义。

📖词源

组合词,'exist' 源自拉丁语 'existere'(出现,存在),'symbol' 源自希腊语 'symbolon'(标记,象征)。该短语在英语中作为整体使用,强调存在的象征意义。

📝用法说明

常用于描述抽象概念的具体表现形式,如国旗象征国家、白鸽象征和平等。强调的是象征意义而非实体功能。

单词拆解

exist
存在
verb
+
as a symbol
作为象征
prepositional phrase
英汉词典

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