aphorism

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n. a short pithy instructive saying

n. 格言, 警语

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aphorism 来源于希腊语，apo-（从）和horizein（界定）。可以理解为“从某些事物中界定出的真理”，即名言或格言。

例句

1. "The aphorism 'time is money' reminds us to use our time wisely."

“时间就是金钱”这句格言提醒我们明智地利用时间。

2. "She often quotes the aphorism 'actions speak louder than words' to emphasize the importance of doing rather than just talking."

她经常引用“行动胜于言辞”这句格言来强调做事的重要性，而不仅仅是说。

3. "An old aphorism says that 'a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.'"

一句古老的格言说：“千里之行始于足下。”