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

Metaphor and Symbolism: Two Typical Features of Frost s Poetry;
隐喻和象征：弗罗斯特诗歌的两大特色（英文）
The price. That's all. Symbolism's extra.
也就是价钱。聊象征主义得另外加钱。
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。
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。
Rhetoric and symbolism will still be useful in this; but now is the turn of detail and dedication.
滔滔辩才和激昂的口号在解决这些问题时将依然有效，但现在是时候脚踏实地、真抓实干了。
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。
Sound symbolism in Song ci.
宋词语音象征现象研究。
Pomp, pageantry and symbolism mark the first day of this visit.
辉煌典雅、华丽壮观、象征性强是这次访问第一天的特点。
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；
The symbolism of this change is clear.
这一变化的象征意义显而易见。