shibboleth
n
old slogan or principle that is no longer regarded by many as very important 陈旧的口号或原则(很多人认为已不太重要的)
elderly politicians still clinging to the outmoded shibboleths of party doctrine 仍然抱著党性教条的陈词滥调不放的年迈的政治家.
🗣️ 情景例句
Good. Tell Mr. Gao at the factory to keep up the good work.
很好,请告诉工厂的高先生继续努力。
I am sorry that we are unable to make you an offer for the time being.
很抱歉目前我们不能报盘。
Can you put me in the picture about the World Cup Football Match?