In poetry the rose is often a metaphor for love.

玫瑰在诗中通常作为爱象征。

Fish is always part of the dinner because it represents abundance.

鱼总是晚餐必不可少，因为鱼象征着年年有余。

This cake symbolizes an increased prosperity for the year.

年糕象征年中会增加财富。

" You think this a mere symbolic keepsake, then? "

“这么说你觉得这纯粹只是个象征性纪念品？”

When public opinion is particularly polarized, as it was following the end of the Franco regime, monarchs can rise above " mere" politics and " embody" a spirit of national unity.

而公众对此精神“象征”意见两极分化严重，佛朗哥政权终结后，君主可能超越“纯粹”政治，成为国家统精神“象征”。

In Japan they eat buckwheat noodles which represent longevity and wealth.

在日本，他们会吃荞麦面，象征着长寿和财富。

The first summit was heavy on symbolism, light on specifics.

次峰会充满象征意义，缺乏具体细节。

Versailles stood for the power and prestige of the Bourbon dynasty.

凡尔赛直是波旁皇族权利和威严象征。

Blue, with its intimations of the Virgin Mary, constancy, and faithfulness, symbolized femininity.

蓝色象征着女性，代表圣母玛利亚，坚贞与忠诚。

Taking your hat off can be a sign of respect.

脱帽象征着尊敬。

The gavel has a frog’s head as frogs symbolize change in Japanese culture.

在日本文化中青蛙象征着改变，因此这把木槌上有个青蛙头。

By contrast the recent happy photographs of four generations of the Royal Family together suggest the sort of continuities the frenzy of modern politics can never supply.

与之对比，最近皇室家族四世同堂温馨家庭合影也象征着种当代近乎疯狂政坛所不可企及家庭感。

Egg rolls symbolize wealth for the coming year, because they look like bars of solid gold.

蛋卷象征着来年财富，因为它们看起来像金条。

They don't always have the capacity and they are figures of authority.

有时真会心有余而力不足，但他们确是种权威象征。

Because yellow was a symbol of imperial power in ancient China.

因为黄色在中国古代象征着皇室权力。

The clergy have been piqued by the campaign, since the hijab is a symbol of clerical control.

神职人员也对这场运动表示愤怒，因为女性头巾直以来是宗教控制象征。

Then he realizes he's made a mistake, so he kind of kisses her hair.

他随即意识到了自己错误，于是象征性地亲了亲她头发。

They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.

他们被视为幸福和良好祝愿光明象征。

The shape of the red heart has become a universal symbol for love.

红心形状已经成为爱普遍象征。

Well I guess his looks, his acting ability, his short life, and maybe the type of character he played in his movies. Many young people saw him as a symbol of the American youths.

我猜是他长相、演技、短暂生和他在电影中扮演角色。许多年轻人视他为美国青年象征。