Word · Frequency #19923
watchword
口号;标语;座右铭
核心释义
A word or phrase that expresses a principle or belief; a motto or rallying cry.
- 1.
作为座右铭表达原则、信念或行动准则的词;战斗口号。
A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
- 2.
应对哨兵或警卫盘问的预先约定的回答;用以辨别敌我的口令或信号。
A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.
口令;暗号;作为座右铭表达原则、信念或行动准则的词;战斗口号。;应对哨兵或警卫盘问的预先约定的回答;用以辨别敌我的口令或信号。;暗号;口令
用法In use
Efficiency has become the watchword of the new office manager.
用法提示:watchword 在此作名词,意为“口号、座右铭”,指管理人员奉行的原则。
For the hiking club, safety is the watchword on every trail.
用法提示:watchword 在此作名词,表示“口号”,强调在每次活动中必须遵守的准则。
Their watchwords are simplicity and honesty in everything they do.
用法提示:watchwords 是 watchword 的复数形式,在此作名词,指他们行事所遵循的座右铭。
the watchword of [group/cause]
watchword 在此指标语、口号,表示一个群体或运动的核心原则。
Efficiency became the watchword of the new management.
效率成了新管理层口号。
[word/phrase] is the watchword
watchword 可指军事或秘密组织的口令、暗号。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- a watchword for
- ……的口号;……的信条
- Efficiency has become a watchword for the company.效率已成为这家公司的口号。
- make something one's watchword
- 把某事当作自己的座右铭
- She made honesty her watchword in all dealings.她在所有交往中都把诚实当作自己的座右铭。
- give the watchword
- 说出口令;报暗号
- The scout gave the watchword to enter the camp.侦察兵报出口令以进入营地。
- the watchword for the night
- 当晚的口令
- The watchword for the night was 'Eagle'.当晚的口令是“鹰”。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
watchword = watch(看守)+ word(词):哨兵看守时对的口令暗号,也是众人齐喊的标语口号。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:mixed 常见场景:political speeches、written editorials、historical military narratives watchword 作“口号/座右铭”讲时,多用于正式或书面语境,如政治演讲、社论或运动标语;作“口令/暗号”讲时属于较陈旧或历史性用法,常见于军事或历史叙述。日常口语中较少出现,通常直接用 slogan 或 password。
语法说明Grammar Note
可数名词,常指口号或暗号,多用于正式或特定团体。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
watchword 读 /ˈwɒtʃwɜːd/,重音在第一个音节;所列 word、password、crossword、keyword、catchword 的末尾 -word 都读 /wɜːd/,与 watchword 末尾声音相同,但不算完全押韵。sword 是形近陷阱,拼作 -word 却读 /sɔːd/。注意 watchword 与 catchword 拼写相近,但 watch /wɒtʃ/ 和 catch /kætʃ/ 的元音不同。
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