The lighting of the Olympic torch ______ peace and friendship am

The lighting of the Olympic torch ______ peace and friendship among the nations of the world.
A、symbolizes
B、epitomizes
C、synchronizes
D、characterizes
【正确答案】：A
【题目解析】：点燃奥林匹克火炬象征着世界各国之间的和平与友谊。