totem

• 指被某些民族（尤其是原住民）视为家族、氏族或部落象征的物体，常为动物或植物，代表血缘或精神联系。

A noun referring to an object, often an animal or plant, that serves as the emblem or symbol of a family, clan, or tribe, especially among certain indigenous peoples, representing kinship or spiritual connection.

1. Clan or tribe symbolB2formal

   An object, such as an animal or plant, that serves as the emblem or symbol of a family, clan, or tribe, especially among Indigenous peoples of North America.

   图腾

   • The eagle is a common totem for many Native American tribes.
   • Each clan has its own totem that represents its ancestral lineage.
   • The totem pole displayed the family's totem animals.

   同义词badgecrestembleminsigniasymbol

2. Symbolic representationB2formal

   Any object or emblem that serves as a symbol of a group, idea, or principle.

   象征

   • The flag became a totem of national pride.
   • For the team, the mascot was a totem of good luck.
   • The statue was a totem of peace and unity.

   同义词badgecrestemblemiconinsigniamascotrepresentationsymboltoken