n. an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
n. something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
n. 符号, 象征, 代号, 信条
[计] 符号; 码元
1. The heart is a symbol of love.
心形是爱的象征。
2. In many cultures, the dove is a symbol of peace.
在许多文化中，鸽子是和平的象征。
3. The dollar sign is a symbol for money.
美元符号是钱的象征。