Word · Frequency #40383
shibboleths
/ˈʃibəleθ/
noun
用于辨别群体成员的特定发音或习俗,尤指用作测试。
shibboleths is the plural of shibboleth.
核心释义
- 1.
用于辨别群体成员的特定发音或习俗,尤指用作测试。
A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.
- 2.
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。
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。；暗语；暗号；口令；口号
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词族Word family
- shibboleths
- plural
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