proverbial

形容詞

UK/prəˈvɜː.bi.əl/
US/prəˈvɝː.bi.əl/

定義 proverbial 形容詞

  1. Of or relating to a proverb; commonly referred to in a proverb or saying.

    谚语的;俗语说的;众所周知的

    • They started using the proverbial excuse to explain their poor performance.

      他们开始用那个众所周知的借口来解释他们的糟糕表现。

    • She quickly realized it was the proverbial trap.

      她很快就意识到那是个众所周知的陷阱。

    • He became the proverbial dark horse in the competition.

      他成为了比赛中那个众所周知的黑马。

  2. Widely known and commonly referred to; well-known.

    广为人知的;众所周知的

    • He is known for his proverbial sense of humor.

      他以众所周知的幽默感闻名。

    • The restaurant is known for its proverbial slow service.

      这家餐厅以其众所周知的慢速服务闻名。

    • The company prides itself on its proverbial innovation.

      这家公司以其众所周知的创新而自豪。