symbolism

英 [ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm]

美 [ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm]

n. (尤指文艺中的)象征主义，象征手法

Collins.1 / BNC.9803 / COCA.9014

牛津词典

noun

（尤指文艺中的）象征主义，象征手法
the use of symbols to represent ideas, especially in art and literature

N-UNCOUNT 象征手法;象征主义
Symbolismis the use of symbols in order to represent something.
1. The scene is so rich in symbolism that any explanation risks spoiling the effect.
  该场景具有丰富的象征意义，任何解释都可能破坏其效果。
2. ...a film much praised at the time for its visual symbolism.
  由于其视觉上的象征主义而在当时大受褒扬的电影
N-UNCOUNT 象征意义;象征
You can refer to thesymbolismof an event or action when it seems to show something important about a situation.
1. The symbolism of every gesture will be of vital importance during the short state visit.
  在这次短暂的国事访问期间，一举一动都将有着至关重要的象征意义。

noun

the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
Synonym:symbolizationsymbolisation
a system of symbols and symbolic representations
an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images

Religious symbolism is very characteristic of the paintings of this period.
宗教象征手法是这一时期绘画的显著特点。
The symbolism of this change is clear.
这一变化的象征意义显而易见。
Poetry full of religious symbolism Metaphor is traditional rhetoric skill of the most familiar.
比喻是诗歌最常见的传统的修辞手法。
But, beyond symbolism, Russia and China are also making an important statement about world affairs.
但除了象征意义之外，俄罗斯和中国也借此对世界事务作出了重要声明。
This future symbolism is caused by the belief systems of the major religions.
这种未来的象征符号是主要宗教的信仰体系所造成的。
Even so, they came to have a touching poetic symbolism.
即便如此，它们还是一种不乏诗意的象征，令人感动。
Sound symbolism in Song ci.
宋词语音象征现象研究。
The scene is so rich in symbolism that any explanation risks spoiling the effect.
该场景具有丰富的象征意义，任何解释都可能破坏其效果。
This paper is mainly about interior afforest adornment of spiritual aesthetical appreciation and symbolism.
本文着重阐述了室内绿化装饰的精神审美和象征意义。
As a result, Deng Jianjin's painting style got subtle changes turning the figurative into symbolism.
结果邓箭今的描绘风格发生了微妙的变化，从具像的表现有节制地转向象征主义；