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.
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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
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2.
The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.
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3.
A symbol or personification.
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4.
An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.
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5.
A tall object resembling a totem pole.
词汇关系
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词源
From Ojibwe (o)doodem(an).
来源:wiktionary