baton

baton

noun

1. a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

Synonym: wand

2. a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race

3. a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette

4. a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority

5. a short stout club used primarily by policemen

Synonym: truncheonnightstickbillybillystickbilly club

1. 警棍
A baton is a short heavy stick which is sometimes used as a weapon by the police.

2. （乐队或合唱队指挥用的）指挥棒
A baton is a light, thin stick used by a conductor to conduct an orchestra or a choir.

3. （田径比赛中的）接力棒
In athletics or track events, a baton is a short stick that is passed from one runner to another in a relay race.

baton的近义词

4. （游行队伍中游行者持有的）指挥杖
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. 移交权力/接受责任
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.

e.g. 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？

1. 乐队指挥棒：conductor 乐队指挥 | baton 乐队指挥棒 | band 管乐队

2. 短棍面包：新月形面包 crescent-shaped roll; crescent; croissant | 短棍面包 baton | 棒状面包卷 baton roll

3. 指 挥棒：solfeggio 视唱 | baton 指 挥棒 | orchestra 管弦乐队

4. 接力棒：视频: PLAY | 接力棒 baton | 田径运动员 athlete