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totems

/ˈtoʊtəmz/

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noun

图腾，族徽

Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.

Examples :

"The family crest included three animals as totems: a bear for strength, an eagle for vision, and a salmon for abundance. "

这个家族的族徽包含了三种动物作为图腾：熊代表力量，鹰代表远见，鲑鱼代表富足。

culture mythology tradition religion family group

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noun

图腾，象征。

The representation of such object or creature.

Examples :

"The small, wooden carvings on the shelf were totems representing each member of the family. "

架子上的那些小木雕是图腾，象征着家里的每一位成员。

culture mythology religion tradition art

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noun

图腾，族徽

The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.

Examples :

"The Raven Clan's totems, passed down through generations, represent their ancestral connection to the raven spirit. "

渡鸦氏族的图腾代代相传，象征着他们与渡鸦精灵的祖先联系。

culture family mythology ritual religion tradition group society

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noun

图腾, 精神象征

An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.

Examples :

"Maria uses spinning tops as her totems; if one keeps spinning forever, she knows she's dreaming. "

玛丽亚用旋转陀螺作为她的清醒梦图腾；如果陀螺一直转个不停，她就知道自己是在做梦。

mind philosophy tradition culture