B2 adjective خنثی

symbol

/sɪmˈbɒl.ɪk/

Serving as a representation or sign of something else, particularly an abstract idea or quality. It describes an object, action, or event that carries a deeper meaning beyond its literal purpose or appearance.

مثال‌ها

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1

Giving someone a key to your house is a symbolic act of trust.

Handing over a house key represents that you trust the person deeply.

2

The lowering of the flag to half-mast was symbolic of the nation's collective grief.

Lowering the flag showed that the entire country was mourning together.

3

I know it’s just a small trophy, but it’s symbolic of all the hard work we put in.

Even though the trophy is small, it stands for all the effort we exerted.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
symbol
Verb
symbolize
قید
symbolically
صفت
symbolic
مرتبط
symbolism
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the 'Olympic' rings; they are 'symbolic' of the five continents joining together in sport.

آزمون سریع

The release of the white doves at the ceremony was _______ of the hope for a lasting peace.

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پاسخ صحیح این است: symbolic

مثال‌ها

1

Giving someone a key to your house is a symbolic act of trust.

everyday

Handing over a house key represents that you trust the person deeply.

2

The lowering of the flag to half-mast was symbolic of the nation's collective grief.

formal

Lowering the flag showed that the entire country was mourning together.

3

I know it’s just a small trophy, but it’s symbolic of all the hard work we put in.

informal

Even though the trophy is small, it stands for all the effort we exerted.

4

In many cultures, the color white is symbolic of purity, though in others it represents mourning.

academic

The color white acts as a sign of innocence or death depending on the specific culture.

5

The appointment of the new director was a symbolic move to show the company's commitment to diversity.

business

Hiring the new director was done to represent the company's goal of being more inclusive.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
symbol
Verb
symbolize
قید
symbolically
صفت
symbolic
مرتبط
symbolism

ترکیب‌های رایج

symbolic gesture An action performed primarily to convey a specific meaning or intention.
symbolic meaning The underlying significance or message that an object represents.
highly symbolic Possessing a very deep, complex, or important representational value.
purely symbolic Having no practical effect or power, existing only for representation.
symbolic value The importance of something based on what it stands for rather than its material worth.

عبارات رایج

symbolic of

Representing or standing for a particular concept or quality.

symbolic act

A deed done to demonstrate a feeling or a shift in policy.

symbolic link

In computing, a file that points to another file or directory.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

symbol vs symbol

Symbol is the noun (the thing itself), whereas symbolic is the adjective used to describe that thing or its nature.

symbol vs symbiotic

Symbiotic refers to a biological relationship where two organisms benefit each other, unrelated to representation.

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نکات کاربردی

The word is almost always used with the preposition 'of' when followed by the thing being represented (e.g., 'symbolic of hope'). It is often used to describe gestures that are made to satisfy public opinion or tradition rather than to achieve a practical result.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners sometimes use the noun 'symbol' as an adjective, saying 'The ring is symbol of love' instead of 'The ring is symbolic of love' or 'The ring is a symbol of love.'

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the 'Olympic' rings; they are 'symbolic' of the five continents joining together in sport.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Greek 'symbolon', which was a token or sign used for identification, formed from 'syn-' (together) and 'ballein' (to throw).

الگوهای دستوری

Usually functions as a predicative adjective following 'be' or 'become'. Can be used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'a symbolic gesture'). Does not have a comparative form like 'symbolicker'; use 'more symbolic' instead.
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بافت فرهنگی

The interpretation of symbolic colors and gestures varies greatly; for instance, nodding is symbolic of agreement in the West but can mean the opposite in parts of the Balkans.

آزمون سریع

The release of the white doves at the ceremony was _______ of the hope for a lasting peace.

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پاسخ صحیح این است: symbolic

قواعد مرتبط

لغات مرتبط

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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