token
noun [ C ] uk/ˈtəʊ.kən/ us/ˈtoʊ.kən/
(SYMBOL)
C1 标志;表示;象征
something that you do, or a thing that you give someone, that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect
As a token of our gratitude for all that you have done, we would like you to accept this small gift. 为了表示我们对你们所做的一切的感谢，希望你们接受我们这份小小的礼物。
It doesn't have to be a big present - it's just a token. 礼物不必大——只是为了表示一下。
(PAPER WORTH MONEY)
UK (US gift certificate)礼券，代金券
a piece of paper with a particular amount of money printed on it that can be exchanged in a shop for goods of that value
a £20 book/gift/record token 一张价值20英镑的书券／礼券／唱片券
(DISC)
C1 （某些机器中用以代替纸币的）代币，专用辅币
a round metal or plastic disc that is used instead of money in some machines
token
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈtəʊ.kən/ us/ˈtoʊ.kən/
有标志性的；有象征意义的
Token actions are done to show that you are doing something, even if the results are limited in their effect.
The troops in front of us either surrendered or offered only token (= not much) resistance. 我们前面的军队要么投降，要么只作了象征性的抵抗。
They were the only country to argue for even token recognition of the Baltic states' independence. 他们是唯一为波罗的海沿岸国家争取哪怕是象征性承认的国家。
disapproving装点门面的；装样子的
used to refer to something that is done to prevent other people complaining, although it is not sincerely meant and has no real effect
The truth is that they appoint no more than a token number of women to managerial jobs. 事实上他们只装装样子，任命了一些女性担任管理工作。