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Baton N Count Stick Short Passed Responsibility 英['Bætɒn 美[Bəˈtɑn

单词 baton
音标
英['bætɒn] 美[bəˈtɑn, bæ-, ˈbætn]
解释
n.(警察武器)警棍;(乐队指挥用的)指挥棒;接力棒;
例句

N-COUNT
警棍
A baton is a short heavy stick which is sometimes used as a weapon by the police.

N-COUNT
(乐队或合唱队指挥用的)指挥棒
A baton is a light, thin stick used by a conductor to conduct an orchestra or a choir.

N-COUNT
(田径比赛中的)接力棒
In athletics or track events, a baton is a short stick that is passed from one runner to another in a relay race.

N-COUNT
(游行队伍中游行者持有的)指挥杖
A baton is a long stick with a knob on one end that is sometimes carried by a person marching in a parade. The baton is spun round, thrown into the air and caught.

PHRASE
移交权力/接受责任
If someone passes the baton to another person, they pass responsibility for something to that person. If someone picks up the baton, they take over responsibility for something.
例:Does this mean that the baton of leadership is going to be passed to other nations?这是不是意味着要把领导权交给其他国家?
变形
pl:batons~

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