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源自中古英语,由 watch(看守)+ word(词语)组成,最初指军事口令,后引申为代表性口号。
❶ 指代某个组织或群体中广泛使用的口号或格言,用于表达核心信念或目标,常出现在宣传或动员场合。
“"Unity" became the watchword of the political campaign.”
(“团结”成为这次政治运动的口号。)
“The watchword for this year's conference is "Innovation".”
(今年大会的口号是“创新”。)
❶ 军事术语中指用于识别友军的秘密口令,通常在夜间或视线不清时使用以避免误伤。
“The sentry demanded the watchword before allowing entry.”
(哨兵在允许进入前要求对方说出口令。)
“Soldiers whispered the watchword to each other in the dark.”
(士兵们在黑暗中互相低声传递口令。)
make something one's watchword — 将某个原则或理念作为个人或集体的行动准则,强调其重要性。
“She made "honesty" her watchword in all business dealings.”
(她将“诚信”作为所有商业往来的准则。)