Word · Frequency #32711
byword
谚语；格言；常言
A proverb or common saying; a frequently used expression.
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A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
谚语或谚语式表达,常用说法；频繁使用的词语或短语。
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a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
凝练而令人难忘的格言,体现多数人信奉的重要经验
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A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.
具有特征的单词或表达；与某人或某群体相关的词语或短语。
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Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.
作为某事物的典型(即转喻性地)的人或物,因具有该事物的一些特征。
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An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision.
臭名昭著或轻蔑、嘲笑的对象。
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A nickname or epithet.
绰号或称号。
典型；范例；代名词；笑柄；话柄；众矢之的；标志性用语；口头禅；绰号；别称；谚语或谚语式表达,常用说法；频繁使用的词语或短语。
In use
The expression 'haste makes waste' has become a common byword for the perils of rushing.
In many cultures, cleanliness is a byword for godliness and moral purity.
The old byword 'a stitch in time saves nine' encourages timely action to prevent bigger problems.
be a byword for sth
常用于描述负面典型。
His name is a byword for dishonesty in the industry.
他的名字在这个行业里是不诚实的代名词。
as the byword goes
用于引用谚语。
As the old byword goes, 'A stitch in time saves nine.'
俗话说，‘一针及时省九针。’
become a byword for sth
常与for连用，表示成为某种负面特性的代表。
Connections
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.