考虑到这一举动纯粹是象征性的，我们需要更深入地拷问这项活动：这个活动的对象是谁？
Given that this action is entirely symbolic it deserves some more searching questions: who is this speaking to?
也许更为重要的是，他们的啤酒商人很巧妙的将他们的产品与加拿大象征性的娱乐活动，比如冰上曲棍球，以及一种坦率的名族个性相结合。
Perhaps more importantly, the beer companies have adroitly aligned their beverages with iconic Canadian pastimes, such as ice hockey, and with an outspoken brand of nationalism.
象征性的屋顶保护着建筑免受日晒雨淋，同时为底下的活动场地提供遮荫条件。
The symbolic roof protects the building from strong sun and rain, and provides shading for the activity space underneath.
建筑师必须从一种全局的角度出发去处理建筑设计中应该考虑到的实用活动，物质及象征性的需求。
We have and the architects must deal with the spatial aspect of activity, physical, and symbolic needs in such a way that overall performance integrity is assured.
不过“世界一小时”是一个象征性的活动，就像世界野生动物基金会的罗伯特指出的那样，“历史就是从一个小火花开始点燃整个草原的。”
But Earth Hour is a symbolic act, and as WWF's Roberts points out, "history is littered with symbolic ACTS that became tipping points."
一大堆象牙制品在伦敦中区被碾碎，捣毁。这是本周在伦敦举行的针对遏止野生动物非法交易的重要会议揭幕前的一个象征性的活动。
A large pile of ivory was crushed in central London as a symbolic gesture, ahead of a major summit this week aimed at curbing illegal wildlife trade.
也可以说，民间礼俗本质上是一种象征性的活动。
In that way, popular rituals are actually symbolic activities.
不过，WWF宣称，地球一小时活动的真正价值是象征性的。
不过，WWF宣称，地球一小时活动的真正价值是象征性的。
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