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)