Wordiyosymbolism
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Definitions
n.
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities; a late 19th-century art and literary movement using symbolic imagery
象征主义；象征手法
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.religious symbolism宗教象征主义
- 2.rich in symbolism富含象征意义
- 3.use of symbolism象征手法的运用
- 4.political symbolism政治象征主义
Example Sentences
- 1.
The novel is rich in religious symbolism, with water representing purification and rebirth.
- 2.
The director used color symbolism throughout the film to reflect the character's emotional state.
- 3.
Symbolism as an artistic movement emerged in France during the late nineteenth century.