totem

'tәutәm
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object
n. emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians)

中文翻译

n. 图腾, 标志物, 崇拜物

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记忆技巧

totem 源于阿尔冈昆语,表示某种象征物,没有明显的词根词缀分析,但可以理解为一种文化象征。

例句

1. The totem of the tribe represents their history and beliefs.
这个部落的图腾代表了他们的历史和信仰。
2. Many people believe that a totem can bring good luck and protection.
许多人相信图腾可以带来好运和保护。
3. The artist carved a beautiful totem from a single piece of wood.
这位艺术家从一块木头中雕刻出了一个美丽的图腾。

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