Token
01
a single instance of a symbol, sign, or representation of a type
例子
Each letter in the code is treated as a separate token.
The software parses the text into tokens for analysis.
02
代币, 令牌
a piece of paper or a disc of metal or plastic used instead of money as a form of payment or to operate some machines
例子
At the arcade, players use tokens to play the various games, which can be purchased from a token machine at the entrance.
在游戏厅里，玩家使用代币来玩各种游戏，这些代币可以在入口处的代币机购买。
The laundromat requires customers to use tokens to operate the washing machines and dryers, which can be bought at the front desk.
自助洗衣店要求顾客使用代币来操作洗衣机和烘干机，代币可以在前台购买。
03
an object or gesture kept, given, or performed as a representation of something sentimental, commemorative, or symbolic
例子
He gave her a locket as a token of his affection.
A gesture of kindness can be a token of respect.
04
令牌, 列车运行令牌
a physical object used to authorize a train's movement along a specific track section
例子
The stationmaster handed the token to the train conductor before departure.
站长在出发前将令牌交给了列车长。
The token system ensures trains move one at a time on shared tracks.
令牌系统确保列车在共享轨道上一次移动一列。
token
01
so small or minimal as to be merely symbolic or insignificant
例子
He received only a token amount of the inheritance.
The apology was token and did not reflect genuine remorse.
