Word · Frequency #9695
mottoes
座右铭;格言;箴言;宗旨
mottoes is the plural of motto.
A short saying that expresses the guiding principle or aim of a person, group, or organization.
- 1.
A personal slogan.
个人口号
- 2.
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
宗派或政治团体的座右铭
- 3.
A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
纹章成就的一部分
- 4.
A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.
文章、演讲、章节等前的句子、短语或词,暗示其主题;指导原则的简短表达;格言
(纹章或徽章上的)铭言;题铭;个人口号;宗派或政治团体的座右铭;纹章成就的一部分;文章、演讲、章节等前的句子、短语或词,暗示其主题;指导原则的简短表达;格言
In use
My motto is 'slow and steady wins the race'.
The school's motto appears above the main gate.
She lives by the motto that honesty is the best policy.
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Grammar Note
复数形式为 mottos 或 mottoes。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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