英语词汇“watchword”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	watchword
释义	watchword \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun Etymology: Middle English waccheword, from wacche watch + word 1. a. : a secret word that is used as a signal permitting a person to pass a guard : password < stealthy guests have secret watchwords, private entrances — Robert Browning > b. : a word or phrase used as a sign of recognition among members of the same society, class, or group 2. archaic : a prearranged signal for attack or other action 3. archaic : a watchman's call 4. a. : a word or motto that embodies a principle or guide to action of an individual or group : slogan < the watchword of the conservative is “order” — H.N.Maclean > < “death rather than crime”, such is the good man's watchword — W.E.Channing > b. : a guiding principle < make cost reduction through production efficiency your watchword — Successful Farming >
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