baton /bəˈtɑːn/ Brit /ˈbæˌtɒn/ noun plural batons
/bəˈtɑːn/ Brit /ˈbæˌtɒn/
noun
plural batons
Learner's definition of BATON
[count]
1
: a thin stick that is used by a music conductor to lead a band or orchestra(乐队)指挥棒
2
: a long thin stick with a ball at one end or both ends that is carried by someone who performs with or leads a marching band(行进中军乐队队长用的)指挥杖 4
: a stick that is passed from one runner to the next runner in a relay race接力棒 —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻