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
would be happy with something simple, Robbie.
会欣然接受简单的东西,Robbie。
A horse is neither better nor worse for his trappings.
相马不可凭马的装饰。
You're right. And there are some jobs that men can't do very ell.