symbolism
UK/'simbәlizm/US
TOEFLA2
释义
n.
The use of symbols to express ideas or qualities.
象征手法；象征意义
n.
An artistic and literary movement using symbolic imagery.
象征主义（艺术/文学流派）
词根拆分
词根派生symbol + -ism（做法/主义）= 「运用象征的手法」，引申为以此为基础的艺术流派。
词根 bol 还连着 14 个词常用搭配
- 1.religious symbolism宗教象征
- 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
例句
- 1.
The novel is full of religious symbolism.
这部小说充满宗教象征。
- 2.
Critics praised the rich symbolism of the painting.
评论家称赞这幅画丰富的象征意味。