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maxim

/ˈmæksəm/

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1 · noun

a short statement expressing a general rule for behavior

格言；箴言

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Her grandfather often repeated the maxim that patience saves time.
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祖父常念叨一句格言：耐心反而省时间。
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Pronunciation: /ˈmæksəm/

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