totem

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n. 图腾, 标志物, 崇拜物

发音

US /ˈtoʊtəm/
其它
UK /ˈtəʊtəm/

词形变化

totems 复数 totems

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.

    图腾

  2. 2.

    The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.

  3. 3.

    A symbol or personification.

    比喻
  4. 4.

    An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.

  5. 5.

    A tall object resembling a totem pole.

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词源

From Ojibwe (o)doodem(an).

来源:wiktionary