adage
UK/'ædidʒ/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom
格言，谚语
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedadto, toward, near
+
ageroot
=adage
Common Collocations
- 1.common adage常见格言
- 2.old adage古老格言
Example Sentences
- 1.
The adage "practice makes perfect" emphasizes the importance of repetition.