shibboleth

1. 1.

   A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.

   用于辨别群体成员的特定发音或习俗,尤指用作测试。

2. 2.

   A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.

   与特定群体相关的常见或长期信仰、习俗或口号,尤指已无实际意义者。

与特定群体相关的常见或长期信仰、习俗或口号,尤指已无实际意义者。；暗语；暗号；口令；口号

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