- 警棍
A baton is a short heavy stick which is sometimes used as a weapon by the police.
in AM, use 美国英语用 billy, billy club
- (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.
- (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.
- (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.
- PHRASE 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.
- 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?