status symbol

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ˈstatus ˌsymbol noun [countableC]

something that you have or own that you think shows high social rank or position 社会地位的象征

A Rolls Royce is seen as a status symbol.

劳斯莱斯轿车被视为社会地位的象征。

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status symbol• Individual scores became a status symbol.• New technologies can turn from status symbol to ball and chain overnight.• These shoes have become an important status symbol among teenagers.• A sheepskin coat was the skinhead status symbol.

From Longman Business Dictionary

status symbolˈstatus ˌsymbol noun [countableC]

something you own that people think is a sign of your important position, wealth etc

Cellular phones were at one time a status symbol.

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