| 单词 | proverbial |
| 释义 | proverbial (once / 1749 pages) adj If something is proverbial, it's referred to in a familiar saying. If your little brother knocks over his milk and starts crying, you might think of the proverbial spilled milk. Proverb is the root of proverbial, and it comes from the Latin word proverbium, “a common saying.” Proverbs are little stories or expressions that usually teach a lesson, like "Don't cry over spilled milk," which means "It's a waste of time to be upset about something that can't be helped." You could say to your dog, "Well, aren't you the proverbial best friend?" or tell your sister, who's dyed her hair purple, "You stick out like the proverbial sore thumb." WORD FAMILYproverbial: proverbially+/proverb: proverbial USAGE EXAMPLESThe 2016 Cougars were like the proverbial “4-A” baseball player — someone who dominates in the minors but struggles in the show. Seattle Times(Dec 27, 2016) Most hedge funds charge the proverbial two-and-20 — 2 percent of assets under management and 20 percent of any gains above a certain threshold. New York Times(Dec 22, 2016) The proverbial campfire scene was reenacted with tales from Shakespeare retold with minimal illustration. Los Angeles Times(Dec 19, 2016) 1adj widely known and spoken of her proverbial lateness the proverbial absentminded professor your proverbial dizzy blonde Syn known apprehended with certainty 2adj of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb he kicked the proverbial bucket the proverbial grasshopper |
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