shibboleth
n
old slogan or principle that is no longer regarded by many as very important 陈旧的口号或原则(很多人认为已不太重要的)
elderly politicians still clinging to the outmoded shibboleths of party doctrine 仍然抱著党性教条的陈词滥调不放的年迈的政治家.
🗣️ 情景例句
Well, I've got an appointment at the hospital.
好啦, 我在医院有事。
I would like to call a carpenter to come this afternoon.