symbol

記号、シンボル

特定の考えや物、指示を表す文字、印、簡単な絵。

やさしい英語で： A letter, mark, or simple picture that stands for a particular idea, thing, or instruction.

• What does this symbol mean?
• The map uses a tree symbol for a forest.
• These symbols tell you how to wash the shirt.

使い方： a symbol for something (On this map, a blue line is the symbol for a river.)

類義語： sign, mark

よく使う表現： mathematical symbol, symbol for something, currency symbol, warning symbol

象徴、シンボル

ある考えや集団を代表する人、物、しるし。

やさしい英語で： A person, object, or sign that stands for an idea or group.

• The flag is a symbol of our country.
• These flowers are symbols of hope.
• What does this symbol represent?

使い方： symbol of something (The white bird became a symbol of peace.)

類義語： sign, emblem

よく使う表現： symbol of peace, national symbol, powerful symbol, symbol of courage