语言的想象功能是创造性的使用语言，甚至是前所未闻的，就像用独特的方式表达象征或者描述敬畏，疑惑，悲痛和狂喜。

The imaginative makes use of language in creative ways, possibly even unheard of before, such as unique ways to symbolize or portray fear, doubt, agony or even euphoria.

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这些叙述点明了艺术表达的象征性的含义。

This statement throws light on the symbolic implications of art.

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这份录像带作为中国不断向邻国表达自信的象征性证据，几乎难以否定。

As symbolic evidence of growing Chinese assertiveness in its neighbourhood, the footage can hardly be beaten.

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