Word · Frequency #9803
symbolism
象征手法；象征意义
核心释义
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
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通过符号或事物及品质的深层含义来表现概念
Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
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符号及象征性表现的体系
a system of symbols and symbolic representations
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起源于19世纪末法国和比利时的艺术运动,旨在通过语言和隐喻图像象征性地表现绝对真理,主要作为对自然主义和现实主义的反抗
An art movement originating in late 19th-century France and Belgium, seeking to represent absolute truths symbolically through language and metaphorical images, mainly as a reaction against naturalism and realism.
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赋予事物象征意义的做法
the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
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19世纪末的艺术运动,试图通过图像的象征性运用来表达抽象或神秘的观念
an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
符号体系；象征体系；象征主义（19世纪末艺术运动）；通过符号或事物及品质的深层含义来表现概念；符号及象征性表现的体系；起源于19世纪末法国和比利时的艺术运动,旨在通过语言和隐喻图像象征性地表现绝对真理,主要作为对自然主义和现实主义的反抗
用法In use
The dove's symbolism in the story represents peace and hope.
用法提示：这里 symbolism 是名词，表示‘象征意义’。
The artist's use of color symbolism makes the painting feel mysterious.
用法提示：symbolism 在此为名词，指‘象征手法’。
The novel is full of religious symbolism that is not easy to see at first.
用法提示：symbolism 作不可数名词，指‘象征意义’的体系。
symbolism of [noun]
常见于艺术、文学语境。
The symbolism of the white lily represents purity.
白百合的象征意义代表纯洁。
symbolism in [noun]
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- political symbolism
- 政治象征主义
- The flag is full of political symbolism.这面旗帜充满了政治象征主义。
- religious symbolism
- 宗教象征
- The painting uses religious symbolism to convey its message.这幅画使用宗教象征来传达其信息。
- cultural symbolism
- 文化象征
- Colors have different cultural symbolism around the world.颜色在世界各地有不同的文化象征意义。
- rich in symbolism
- 富有象征意义
- The novel is rich in symbolism.这部小说富有象征意义。
- symbolism in art
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
将"symbolism"拆解为"symbol（象征）+ ism（主义）"，意为“象征主义”，联想用符号代表抽象概念。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：文学、艺术、文化 通常用于文学、艺术和文化讨论中，指代象征符号的使用或象征主义流派。
语法说明Grammar Note
表示“象征手法”时通常不可数；指具体象征体系或类型时可用复数。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All these words share the -ism ending with /ɪzəm/, but their stressed vowels differ from /sɪmbəlɪzəm/ (e.g., /ɒ/, /e/, /eɪ/, /a/, /ɒ/), so they do not perfectly rhyme. No exact rhyme is common.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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