token
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ You use token to describe things or actions which are small or unimportant but are meant to show particular intentions or feelings which may not be sincere. 裝樣子的[ADJ n]
The announcement was welcomed as a step in the right direction, but was widely seen as a token gesture. 這個通告受到歡迎,被認爲是曏正確方曏邁進了一步,但也被普遍看作是裝裝樣子。
2. N-COUNT A token is a round flat piece of metal or plastic that is sometimes used instead of money. 代用幣
...slot-machine tokens. …自動販賣機使用的代用幣。
3. N-COUNT A token is a piece of paper or card that can be exchanged for goods, either in a particular shop or as part of a special offer. 代金券; 購物卡[英國英語]
4. PHRASE You use by the same token to introduce a statement that you think is true for the same reasons that were given for a previous statement. 同樣地
If you give up exercise, your muscles shrink and fat increases. By the same token, if you expend more energy you will lose fat. 如果你放棄鍛鍊,肌肉就會萎縮,脂肪會增多。同樣地,如果你消耗較多的躰能,你就會減掉脂肪。
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token /ˈtəʊkən/ (tokens)
剑桥词典
token noun [C] (SYMBOL)
something that you do, or a thing that you give someone, that expresses your feelings or intentions , although it might have little practical effect標志;表示;象征
As a token of our gratitude for all that you have done, we would like you to accept this small gift . 爲了表示我們對你們所做的一切的感謝,希望你們接受我們這份小小的禮物。
It doesn't have to be a big present - it's just a token. 禮物不必大——衹是爲了表示一下。
token noun [C] (PAPER WORTH MONEY)
UK (US gift certificate)a piece of paper with a particular amount of money printed on it that can be exchanged in a shop for goods of that value
禮券,代金券
a £20 book /gift /record token 一張價值20英鎊的書券/禮券/唱片券
token noun [C] (DISC)
a round metal or plastic disc that is used instead of money in some machines(某些機器中用以代替紙幣的)代幣,專用輔幣 返回 token