motto
/ˈmɒtəʊ/ · /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3646 in the learning path
座右铭；格言
Definitions
n. A short phrase expressing someone's guiding belief or purpose.
座右铭；格言
Example
My grandmother's motto was always to help others first.
我祖母的座右铭是始终先帮助别人。
A school's motto can express shared values, but daily teaching practices must also reflect those principles.
学校的校训可以表达共同价值观，但日常教学实践也必须体现这些原则。
Collocations
- a personal motto
- a school motto
- adopt a motto
Synonyms
- maxim
Usage tip
motto强调指导信念；slogan更常指宣传口号。
FAQ
- What does motto mean?
- A short phrase expressing someone's guiding belief or purpose.
- How is motto pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɒtəʊ/, US /ˈmɑːtoʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
