in AM, use 美国英语用 scepter
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(象征王权的)节杖，权杖 A sceptre is an ornamental rod that a king or queen carries on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of his or her power.
- Noun
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1. the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
- synonym： scepter
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2. a ceremonial or emblematic staff
- 1. A sceptre is one of the attributes of a king.
- 权杖是帝王的象征之一。
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 2. The sceptre is the king's badge of office.
- 权杖是国王地位的象征。
来自《简明英汉词典》
