| 单词 | baton |
| 释义 | baton (bætɒn , US bətɑːn ) Word forms: batons 1. countable noun A baton is a short heavy stick which is sometimes used as a weapon by the police. [British] regional note: in AM, use billy, billy club2. countable noun A baton is a light, thin stick used by a conductor to conduct an orchestra or a choir. 3. countable noun In athletics or track events, a baton is a short stick that is passed from one runner to another in a relay race. 4. countable noun A baton is 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. 5. hand over the baton/pass the baton/pick up the baton phrase If someone passes the baton to another person, they pass responsibility for something to that person. If someone picks 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? Idioms: pick up the baton to take over responsibility for something In the 1980s, councils really picked up the baton of public concern and became the standard bearers in the quality of life versus nature debate. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers pass the baton to give responsibility for something to someone else Does this mean that the baton of leadership is going to be passed to other nations? Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 指挥棒乐队 Japanese: 警棒 |
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