byword
美音:
[´baı´wə:d
]英音:
[´baı´wə:d
]n.格言,谚语,笑柄
难易程度:
byword为短语/超纲词汇
byword
/'baɪwɜ:d; `baɪ,wɝd/
n
1 ~ for sth person or thing considered to be a notable or typical example of a quality 代表某种品性的人或事物
*His name has becomea byword for cruelty. 他的名字成了残酷无情的别称.
* The firm is a byword for excellence. 这家商号是优质的保证.
2 common saying or expression 俗语; 谚语.
byword
n
be a byword for sth
to be so well known for a particular quality that your name is used to represent that quality
His name has become a byword for honesty in the community.
[singular]
a word, phrase, or saying that is very well known
Caution should be a byword for investors.