byword
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/ˈbaɪwɜːrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈbaɪwɜːd/
A famous example of a certain characteristic or quality.
In our town, Mr. Smith is a byword for kindness because he helps everyone.
在我們鎮上,史密斯先生是仁慈的代名詞,因為他幫助每個人。
A word or phrase that is famous or often used.
"Just do it" is a byword that almost everyone recognizes.
"只管去做"幾乎是每個人都能認出的口號。