| 单词 | motto |
| 释义 | motto (once / 717 pages) n A motto is a slogan or favorite saying, like "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." A motto is something you might see on a t-shirt or bumper sticker — a short sentence or phrase that has meaning for that person. Some mottoes have to do with politics, religion, or another belief. Sometimes People write their motto on a large banner or sign so others can see it. President John F. Kennedy's motto was “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Mottoes are similar to proverbs, slogans, and catchphrases. WORD FAMILYmotto: mottoes, mottos USAGE EXAMPLES“This year, our motto was ‘Embrace The Target,’” Watkins said. Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) The tiny insect became prominent on club T-shirts and one version includes the motto “For every one you see there’s ten you don’t.” Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) He built the local bank during its most successful days, and never lost sight of its “Friend of the Family” motto. Seattle Times(Dec 27, 2016) n a favorite saying of a sect or political group Syn|Hypo|Hyper catchword, shibboleth, slogan catch phrase, catchphrase a phrase that has become a catchword mantraa commonly repeated word or phrase battle cry, cry, rallying cry, war cry, watchworda slogan used to rally support for a cause expression, locution, saying a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations |
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