proverb
noun [ C ] uk/ˈprɒv.ɜːb/ us/ˈprɑː.vɝːb/
C2 谚语，格言
a short sentence, etc., usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or giving advice
The appetite, says the proverb, grows with eating. 俗话说，吃得越多，胃口越大。
[ + that ] There is an old Arab proverb that everything you write or speak should pass through three gates: Is this kind? Is this necessary? Is this true? 有句古老的阿拉伯谚语说，你写的或说的每句话都得经过三道关：这是出于善意的吗？这是必要的吗？这是真的吗？
Synonyms: adageaxiom saw (SAYING) saying