/'wɒtʃwɜ:d; `wɑtʃ,wɝd/
n
1 word or phrase that expresses briefly the principles of a party or group; slogan or catchphrase 口号; 标语
*Our watchword is
*`Evolution, not revolution'. 我们的口号是
*｀要循序渐进, 不要剧烈变革.＇
2 = password (pass1).

n [singular]
a word or phrase that expresses an attitude or belief
　Environmental quality will be the watchword for the 21st century.