Wordiyoproverbially
🇬🇧 UK/prә'vә:biәli/🇺🇸 US
GREA2
Definitions
adv.
In a way that is widely known or spoken of; as expressed in a proverb.
如谚语所说；众所周知地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.proverbially known众所周知
- 2.[proverbially difficult]出了名的困难
- 3.proverbially slow出了名的迟缓
- 4.proverbially said如谚语所言
Example Sentences
- 1.
Cats are proverbially curious creatures, always exploring their surroundings.
- 2.
The British weather is proverbially unpredictable, so always carry an umbrella.
- 3.
He was proverbially tight-fisted, never spending a penny more than necessary.