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to·ken AHD[tōʹkən] D.J.[ˈtəʊkən]K.K.[ˈtokən]n.（名词）- Something serving as an indication, a proof, or an expression of something else; a sign:标志：用于指示，证明或表示其它事物的东西；记号："Tears are queer tokens of happiness"(Eugene O'Neill)See Synonyms at sign “眼泪是快乐的一种奇怪的表示”(尤金·奥涅尔) 参见 sign
- Something that signifies or evidences authority, validity, or identity:象征：显示或表明权力，有效性或身份的东西：The scepter is a token of regal status.节杖是王权的象征
- A distinguishing feature or characteristic.特征：一个与众不同的特点或性质
- One that represents a group, as an employee whose presence is used to deflect from the employer criticism or accusations of discrimination.代表：一群人的一个代表，如一个雇员的存在，被用来抵挡雇主的批评或歧视性的指责
- A keepsake or souvenir.纪念品或留念
- A piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for currency:代币，常用钢币：一种用于替代货币的印有符号的金属：subway tokens.地铁代币
v.tr.（及物动词）to.kened, to.ken.ing, to.kens - To betoken or symbolize; portend.预兆：预示或象征；预兆
adj.（形容词）- Done as an indication or a pledge:以作为指示或保证而做的：a token payment.象征性付款
- Perfunctory; minimal:随意的；最小的：a token gesture of reconciliation; token resistance.象征性和解姿态；象征性的抵抗
- Merely symbolic:只作为象征的：a token woman on the board of directors.董事会上作为一个摆设的女董事
by the same token - In like manner; similarly.以相同的方式；相似地
in token of - As an indication of:作为…的标志：a ring given in token of love.一只象征爱情而给的戒指
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English tācen * see deik- 源自 古英语 tācen * 参见 deik-
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