shibboleth
n
old slogan or principle that is no longer regarded by many as very important 陈旧的口号或原则(很多人认为已不太重要的)
elderly politicians still clinging to the outmoded shibboleths of party doctrine 仍然抱著党性教条的陈词滥调不放的年迈的政治家.
🗣️ 情景例句
By the way, will we be able to get a refund on this cancellation?
顺便问一下,我们取消后可拿回定金吗?
There are no birds of this year in last year's nests.
事过境迁。
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