英语词汇“maxim”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	maxim
释义	Trends of maxim View usage for: maxim (mæksɪm) Word forms: plural maxims countable noun A maxim is a rule for good or sensible behaviour, especially one in the form of a saying. I believe in the maxim 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Synonyms: saying, motto, adage, proverb More Synonyms of maxim maxim in British English (ˈmæksɪm) noun a brief expression of a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct Word origin C15: via French from Medieval Latin, from maxima, in the phrase maxima prōpositio basic axiom (literally: greatest proposition); see maximum Maxim in British English (ˈmæksɪm) noun Sir Hiram Stevens. 1840–1916, British inventor of the first automatic machine gun (1884), born in the US Maxim in American English 1 (ˈmæksɪm) noun an early, single-barreled, automatic machine gun : in full Maxim gun Word origin after Maxim2 (sense 2) Maxim in American English 2 (ˈmæksɪm) 1. Hiram Percy1869-1936; U.S. inventor: son of Sir Hiram 2. Sir Hiram Stevens1840-1916; Brit. engineer & inventor of weapons & explosives, born in the U.S. 3. Hudson1853-1927; U.S. chemist & inventor of explosives: brother of Sir Hiram maxim in American English (ˈmæksɪm) noun a concisely expressed principle or rule of conduct, or a statement of a general truth SIMILAR WORDS: ˈsaying Word origin ME maxime < MFr < ML maxima < LL maxima (propositio), the greatest (premise), fem. of L maximus, greatest, superl. of magnus, great: see magni- Examples of 'maxim' in a sentence maxim What has happened to that old but sound maxim of buyer beware? Times, Sunday Times (2013) But the oldest maxim in football is that goals change matches. The Sun (2011) The old maxim of going out at the top and leaving them wanting more is still the best. The Sun (2014) IT'S the oldest maxim in sport. The Sun (2013) What is said on the field stays on the field, as the old maxim goes. Times, Sunday Times (2011) ARSENAL fans should remind themselves of the oldest maxim in football. The Sun (2014) A sensible political maxim is to stop digging when you are in a hole. Times, Sunday Times (2006) If you are able to follow this maxim successfully, you should end up buying low and selling high. Times, Sunday Times (2015) An old business school maxim says that you can either do what your rivals do and do it better or try to do things differently. Times, Sunday Times (2015) That old maxim will do. Times, Sunday Times (2007) A subsidiary one was the older maxim that those who love animals most, love people the least. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The old maxim is: 'The law does not recognise a part of a day. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In Britain, the old maxim turns out to be truer than you might think. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Planet Fashion's favourite style maxim of mixing strict tailoring with something deliciously light is easy enough to follow. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In other languages maxim British English: maxim NOUN A maxim is a rule for good or sensible behaviour, especially one in the form of a saying. I believe in the maxim 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. American English: maxim Brazilian Portuguese: máxima Chinese: 格言 European Spanish: máxima French: maxime German: Maxime Italian: massima Japanese: 格言 Korean: 격언 European Portuguese: máxima Latin American Spanish: máxima (noun) in the sense of saying Definition a brief expression of a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct I believe in the maxim `if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Synonyms saying that old saying: `Charity begins at home' motto What is your regiment's motto? adage The old adage `Every baby brings its own love' usually turns out true. proverb the old proverb `where there's a will, there's a way` rule An important rule is to drink plenty of water. saw (old-fashioned) gnome dictum the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong axiom the long-held axiom that education leads to higher income aphorism one of his favoured aphorisms byword Loyalty, support, and secrecy became the bywords of the day. apophthegm Seesaw Nearby words of maxim maverick maw mawkish maxim maximize maximum maybe Synonyms of 'maxim' maxim Explore 'maxim' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of byword Definition a common saying Loyalty, support, and secrecy became the bywords of the day. Synonyms saying, slogan, motto, maxim, gnome, adage, proverb, epithet, dictum, precept, aphorism, saw (old-fashioned), apophthegm in the sense of dictum Definition a popular saying or maxim the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong Synonyms saying, saw (old-fashioned), maxim, adage, proverb, precept, axiom, gnome in the sense of motto Definition a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family or organization, esp. when part of a coat of arms What is your regiment's motto? Synonyms saying, slogan, maxim, rule, cry, formula, gnome, adage, proverb, dictum, precept, byword, watchword, tag-line, saw (old-fashioned) in the sense of proverb Definition a short memorable saying that expresses a truth or gives a warning, for example is half a loaf is better than no bread the old proverb `where there's a will, there's a way` Synonyms saying, saw (old-fashioned), maxim, gnome, adage, dictum, aphorism, byword, apophthegm in the sense of rule An important rule is to drink plenty of water. Synonyms precept, principle, criterion, canon, maxim, tenet, axiom in the sense of saw Definition a wise saying or proverb Synonyms saying, maxim, gnome, adage, proverb, dictum, axiom, aphorism, byword, apophthegm
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