dictum

1. N-COUNT A dictum is a saying that describes an aspect of life in an interesting or wise way. 格言[oft N that]

...the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong. ...說大致對(duì)總比絕對(duì)錯(cuò)要好的那句格言。

2. N-COUNT A dictum is a formal statement made by someone who has authority. 正式聲明[oft N that]

...Disraeli's dictum that the first priority of the government must be the health of the people. ...迪斯雷利做出政府的第一優(yōu)先必須是人民健康的正式聲明。