token

• 形容某事物只是象征性的、表面上的或敷衍性的，通常出于形式或姿态而非产生实际或实质性效果。

Describes something that is done or given as a symbolic gesture, often minimal or superficial, rather than for practical or meaningful effect.

1. Insignificantly small or symbolicB2formal

   Done or given as a small, often symbolic gesture, rather than being substantial or meaningful.

   象征性的

   • The company offered a token payment to settle the dispute.
   • She made a token effort to clean her room, but it was still messy.
   • The strike was largely a token protest with little real impact.

   同义词emblematicinsignificantminimalnominalperfunctorysymbolic

   反义词actualcompleteconsiderablefullgenuinemeaningfulrealsignificantsizablesubstantial

• 名词，指代表某事物的符号或标记；也指可以兑换或用于自动售货机、游乐设备等的金属或塑料圆片，或具有情感价值的物品。

A noun referring to an individual instance of a type of symbol, something serving as a sign of something else, a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines, or something of sentimental value.

1. Instance of a symbolB2formalIT

   An individual occurrence or example of a particular symbol or type.

   符号实例

   • Each token in the code represents a specific command.
   • The parser identifies each token in the input string.
   • In this system, a token is a single unit of meaning.

   同义词exampleinstanceoccurrence

2. Sign or symbolB1formal

   Something that serves as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, or event.

   标志

   • The gift was a token of their appreciation.
   • He wore a black armband as a token of mourning.
   • The white flag is a token of surrender.

   同义词badgeemblemevidenceindicatormanifestationmarkproofrepresentationsignsymboltestimony

3. Redeemable diskA2formal

   A metal or plastic disk that can be exchanged for goods or services, often used in arcades or public transport.

   代币

   • Insert a token to start the game.
   • The subway used to accept tokens instead of cards.
   • He collected tokens from the arcade to buy a prize.

4. Sentimental keepsakeB1informal

   An object that has sentimental value, often given as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

   纪念品

   • She kept the seashell as a token of their vacation.
   • The locket was a token of her grandmother's love.
   • He gave her a small token to remember him by.

   同义词keepsakemementomemorialremembranceremindersouvenir