batons

英 [ˈbætənz]

美 [bæˈtɑnz]

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
baton的复数

柯林斯词典

警棍
Abatonis a short heavy stick which is sometimes used as a weapon by the police.

in AM, use 美国英语用 billy, billy club

（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.
1. 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？