Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb B2
/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/
象征 (xiangzheng)

to represent or stand for something else

"The dove symbolizes peace across cultures."

"鸽子在不同文化中象征着和平。" (Gezi zai butong wenhua zhong xiangzheng zhe heping.)
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adjective B2
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
同情的 (tóngqíng de)

showing understanding or compassion for someone’s feelings or situation

"She was very sympathetic when he lost his job."

"当他失去工作时,她表现得非常同情。" (Dāng tā shīqù gōngzuò shí, tā biǎoxiàn dé fēicháng tóngqíng.)
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verb B2
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz/

to feel or express compassion or pity for someone else’s situation

"I sympathize with you on the loss of your pet."

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noun B2
/ˈsɪmpəθi/
同情 (tóngqíng)

feelings of pity and compassion for someone else's suffering

"She expressed her sympathy for the grieving family."

"她向悲伤的家庭表达了同情。" (Tā xiàng bēishāng de jiātíng biǎodále tóngqíng.)
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noun B2
/ˈsɪmfəni/
交响乐,一种复杂的音乐作品 (jiaoxiangyue, yizhong fuzadu de yinyue zuopin)

An elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements.

"Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is one of the most famous works in classical music."

"贝多芬的第五交响曲是古典音乐中最著名的作品之一。" (Beiduofen de diwu jiaoxiangqu shi gudian yinyue zhong zui zhuming de zuopin zhi yi.)
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noun B2
/ˈsɪmptəm/
症状 (zhèngzhuàng)

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

"Fever is a common symptom of the flu."

"发烧是流感的常见症状。" (Fāshāo shì liúgǎn de chángjiàn zhèngzhuàng.)
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noun B2
/ˈsɪmp.təmz/
症状 (zhèngzhuàng)

signs or indications of a disease or condition

"Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu."

"发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。" (Fāshāo hé késou shì liúgǎn de chángjiàn zhèngzhuàng.)
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noun B2
/ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/
综合症 (zonghezheng)

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

"Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development."

"唐氏综合症影响一个人的身体和智力发展。" (Tangshi zonghezheng yingxiang yige ren de shenti he zhili fazhan.)
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noun B2
/ˈsɪnənɪm/
同义词 (tongyici)

a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word

"In this sentence, 'big' is a synonym of 'large'."

"在这个句子中,'大'是'巨大的'的同义词。" (zai zhege juzi zhong, 'da' shi 'juda de' de tongyici.)
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noun B2
/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/

The combination of different ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.

"The report is a synthesis of several research studies."

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adjective B2
/sɪnˈθetɪk/
合成的 (hecheng de)

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.

"The shoes are made from synthetic leather."

"这些鞋子是用合成皮革做的。" (Zhèxiē xiézi shì yòng héchéng pígé zuò de.)
systematic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
系统的 (xitongde)

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

"The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue."

"公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。" (Gōngsī cǎiqǔle xìtǒng de fāngfǎ lái jiějué wèntí.)