byword
['baiwə:d]
n.代名词, 笑柄, 谚语, 俗语
例句与用法:
The soldier's name was a byword for bravery.
那个战士的名字是勇敢的代名词。
His name has becomea byword for cruelty.
他的名字成了残酷无情的别称。
The firm is a byword for excellence.
这家商号是优质的保证。
详细释义:
n.
1. 俗语; 谚语
2. 笑柄
3. 绰号
4. 代词(代号)