| 单词 | motto |
| 释义 | motto (mɒtoʊ ) Word forms: mottoes , mottos countable noun [oft with poss] A motto is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for sensible behaviour, especially a way of behaving in a particular situation. Our motto is 'Plan for the worst and hope for the best'. Synonyms: saying, slogan, maxim, rule Collocations: national motto No doubt he would prefer it not to be hijacked by catcalls over an oath of allegiance or national motto. Times, Sunday Times A few years ago there was a brief but inconclusive debate about adopting a national motto. Times, Sunday Times A ribbon bears the inscription pride and industry, the national motto. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also contained the same red scroll with the national motto. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The top banner contains the national motto:. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His personal motto was always 'press on regardless'. Times, Sunday Times Act properly and fear nobody was however not his quite personal motto of life. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His stated personal motto was take it easy, while jollity was listed as his favorite virtue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Reason before passion was his personal motto. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had rubbish sentences and personal mottos. Times, Sunday Times The unofficial motto of the unit, apparently, was 'by any means necessary'. Times, Sunday Times He followed through with his promise and the practice soon caught on within the unit, becoming its unofficial motto. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The city tagged this statement as their unofficial motto. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 格言 Japanese: 標語 |
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