baton
英 [ˈbætɒn]
美 [bəˈtɑːn]
n. (乐队)指挥棒; (接力赛的)接力棒; (行进中军乐队队长的)指挥杖
复数：batons 过去分词：batoned 现在分词：batoning 过去式：batoned
Collins.1 / BNC.12650 / COCA.10811
牛津词典
noun
noun
- （乐队）指挥棒
a thin light stick used by the person (called a conductor ) who is in control of an orchestra , etc. - （接力赛的）接力棒
a small light stick that one member of a team in a relay race passes to the next person to run- to pass/hand over the baton
交接力棒 - The President handed over the baton (= passed responsibility) to his successor.
总统把权杖传给了他的继任者。
- to pass/hand over the baton
- （行进中军乐队队长的）指挥杖
a long stick that is held and thrown in the air by a person marching in front of a band, or by a majorette
柯林斯词典
- 警棍
Abatonis a short heavy stick which is sometimes used as a weapon by the police. - （乐队或合唱队指挥用的）指挥棒
Abatonis a light, thin stick used by a conductor to conduct an orchestra or a choir. - （田径比赛中的）接力棒
In athletics or track events, abatonis a short stick that is passed from one runner to another in a relay race. - （游行队伍中游行者持有的）指挥杖
Abatonis a long stick with a knob on one end that is sometimes carried by a person marching in a parade. The baton is spun round, thrown into the air and caught. - PHRASE 移交权力/接受责任
If someonepasses the baton toanother person, they pass responsibility for something to that person. If someonepicks up the baton, they take over responsibility for something.- Does this mean that the baton of leadership is going to be passed to other nations?
这是不是意味着要把领导权交给其他国家？
- Does this mean that the baton of leadership is going to be passed to other nations?
in AM, use 美国英语用 billy, billy club
英英释义
noun
- a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
- a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
- a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
- a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
- a short stout club used primarily by policemen