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token n.表示,向征,记号,代币 adj.象征的,表意的 A token is not only something sentimental (like a keepsake) or symbolic (like your friendship bracelet). You, yourself, can also be a token: If you're the only female in your office, for instance, and you were hired just so there'd be at least one woman, then you're the "token female." Tokens can also be a kind of special currency, like the coins you use in slot machines. Before the Metro Card, New York City subway riders paid their fares with tokens. ★★☆☆☆ 2005.1

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['təukən] When you give someone a flower or a friendship bracelet or something symbolic of the way you feel about them, you're giving them a token of your affection. The researchers spent two years teaching their monkeys to exchange tokens for food. 1[ADJ 形容词]象征性的；装点门面的 You use token to describe things or actions which are small or unimportant but are meant to show particular intentions or feelings which may not be sincere.   [ADJ n]The announcement was welcomed as a step in the right direction, but was widely seen as a token gesture...该公告被认为是向正确方向迈进的一步，因而受到欢迎，但也被普遍看作是一种象征性的姿态。Miners have staged a two-hour token stoppage to demand better pay and conditions…矿工们举行了两小时的象征性停工，以要求提高工资和改善工作条件。You described her as the token woman on the shortlist.你把她形容为入围名单上象征性的女性人选。2[N-COUNT 可数名词]礼券；代金券；购物卡 A token is a piece of paper or card that can be exchanged for goods, either in a particular shop or as part of a special offer.   [oft n N]  [BRIT 英]…£10 book tokens…价值 10 英镑的购书券Here is the fifth token towards our offer. You need six of these tokens.这是第 5 张礼券，你需要 6 张才能享受我们的特价。in AM, use 美国英语用 coupon3[N-COUNT 可数名词]代币；专用辅币 A token is a round flat piece of metal or plastic that is sometimes used instead of money. Some of the older telephones still only accept tokens.一些较老式的电话机仍然只收代币。4[N-COUNT 可数名词](情感的)表示，证明 If you give something to a person or do something for them as a token of your feelings, you give it or do it as a way of expressing those feelings.   [usu with supp]He kept sending gifts and assured her that they were merely small tokens of his appreciation…他不断送她礼物，并向她保证说这些只是为了略表谢意。As a token of goodwill, I'm going to write another letter.为了证明我的善意，我打算再写一封信。…the custom of exchanging love tokens to celebrate February 14.互换爱情信物以庆祝 2 月 14 号情人节的风俗5[PHRASE 短语]同样地；由于同样的原因 You use by the same token to introduce a statement that you think is true for the same reasons that were given for a previous statement.   [PHR with cl]If you give up exercise, your muscles shrink and fat increases. By the same token, if you expend more energy you will lose fat.停止锻炼会使肌肉萎缩、脂肪增加。同样，如果花更多的精力锻炼，就会减掉脂肪。

英语单词	token
英美音标	['təukən]
中文释义	n.表示,向征,记号,代币 adj.象征的,表意的
vocab简明	When you give someone a flower or a friendship bracelet or something symbolic of the way you feel about them, you're giving them a token of your affection.
vocab扩展	A token is not only something sentimental (like a keepsake) or symbolic (like your friendship bracelet). You, yourself, can also be a token: If you're the only female in your office, for instance, and you were hired just so there'd be at least one woman, then you're the "token female." Tokens can also be a kind of special currency, like the coins you use in slot machines. Before the Metro Card, New York City subway riders paid their fares with tokens.
真题原句	The researchers spent two years teaching their monkeys to exchange tokens for food.
柯林斯星级	★★☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [ADJ 形容词]象征性的；装点门面的 You use token to describe things or actions which are small or unimportant but are meant to show particular intentions or feelings which may not be sincere. [ADJ n] The announcement was welcomed as a step in the right direction, but was widely seen as a token gesture... 该公告被认为是向正确方向迈进的一步，因而受到欢迎，但也被普遍看作是一种象征性的姿态。 Miners have staged a two-hour token stoppage to demand better pay and conditions… 矿工们举行了两小时的象征性停工，以要求提高工资和改善工作条件。 You described her as the token woman on the shortlist. 你把她形容为入围名单上象征性的女性人选。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]礼券；代金券；购物卡 A token is a piece of paper or card that can be exchanged for goods, either in a particular shop or as part of a special offer. [oft n N] [BRIT 英] …£10 book tokens… 价值 10 英镑的购书券 Here is the fifth token towards our offer. You need six of these tokens. 这是第 5 张礼券，你需要 6 张才能享受我们的特价。 in AM, use 美国英语用 coupon 3 [N-COUNT 可数名词]代币；专用辅币 A token is a round flat piece of metal or plastic that is sometimes used instead of money. Some of the older telephones still only accept tokens. 一些较老式的电话机仍然只收代币。 4 [N-COUNT 可数名词](情感的)表示，证明 If you give something to a person or do something for them as a token of your feelings, you give it or do it as a way of expressing those feelings. [usu with supp] He kept sending gifts and assured her that they were merely small tokens of his appreciation… 他不断送她礼物，并向她保证说这些只是为了略表谢意。 As a token of goodwill, I'm going to write another letter. 为了证明我的善意，我打算再写一封信。 …the custom of exchanging love tokens to celebrate February 14. 互换爱情信物以庆祝 2 月 14 号情人节的风俗 5 [PHRASE 短语]同样地；由于同样的原因 You use by the same token to introduce a statement that you think is true for the same reasons that were given for a previous statement. [PHR with cl] If you give up exercise, your muscles shrink and fat increases. By the same token, if you expend more energy you will lose fat. 停止锻炼会使肌肉萎缩、脂肪增加。同样，如果花更多的精力锻炼，就会减掉脂肪。
来源	2005.1

Token Give N Count 可数名词 Friendship Symbolic Special Small