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源自中古法语'signification',最终来自拉丁语'significatio'(表示、指示),由'signum'(符号)和'facere'(做)组成。
❶ 指词语、符号或行为所表达的具体含义或隐含意义,强调在特定语境中的理解方式。
“The signification of this ancient symbol is still debated by scholars.”
(这个古老符号的含义至今仍被学者们争论不休。)
“Her silence had a deep signification that words couldn't convey.”
(她的沉默蕴含着言语无法表达的深层含义。)
primary signification — 指词语最基本、最核心的含义,区别于其引申义或比喻义。
“The primary signification of 'mouse' refers to the small rodent.”
('mouse'的基本含义是指小型啮齿动物。)
cultural signification — 强调某事物在特定文化背景中被赋予的特殊意义或象征价值。
“The dragon holds important cultural signification in Chinese tradition.”
(龙在中国传统文化中具有重要的象征意义。)