aphorism
aphorism /ˈæfəˌrɪzəm/ noun
plural aphorisms
aphorism
/ˈæfəˌrɪzəm/
noun
plural aphorisms
Learner's definition of APHORISM
[count]
: a short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea : adage格言；警句
- When decorating, remember the familiar aphorism, “less is more.”装修时，记住一句老话：“少即是多。”
— aphoristic
/ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk/ adjective [more aphoristic; most aphoristic]- her aphoristic wisdom她名言警句般的智慧
— aphoristically
/ˌæfəˈrɪstɪkli/ adverb