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
Didn't we go to school together?
我们以前在一起上过学吗?
What platform does the train leave from?
这班车从哪个站台开出呢?
It's much cheaper to camp than to stay in a hotel.