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单词 motto
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
mot•to /ˈmɑtoʊ/USA pronunciation   n. [countable], pl. -toes, -tos. 
  1. a word, phrase, or sentence adopted as an expression of one's guiding principle:"Preparedness, that's my motto,'' she declared.
  2. a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of an organization or group, often on a banner, etc.:the state motto "Excelsior,'' meaning "ever upward.''

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
mot•to  (mot′ō),USA pronunciation n., pl. -toes, -tos. 
  1. a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
  2. a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc.
  • Late Latin muttum sound, utterance. See mot
  • Italian
  • 1580–90

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
motto /ˈmɒtəʊ/ n ( pl -toes, -tos)
  1. a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family, organization, etc, esp when part of a coat of arms
  2. a verse or maxim contained in a paper cracker
  3. a quotation prefacing a book or chapter of a book
Etymology: 16th Century: via Italian from Latin muttum utterance
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