ˈstatus ˌsymbol noun [countableC] something that you have or own that you think shows high social rank or position 社会地位的象征 A Rolls Royce is seen as a status symbol. 劳斯莱斯轿车被视为社会地位的象征。
status symbol• Individual scores became a status symbol.• New technologies can turn from status symbol to ball and chain overnight.• These shoes have become an important status symbol among teenagers.• A sheepskin coat was the skinhead status symbol.
From Longman Business Dictionary
status symbolˈstatus ˌsymbol noun [countableC] something you own that people think is a sign of your important position, wealth etcCellular phones were at one time a status symbol.