n.代名词，谚语，(某种品质或特征的)代表人，代表事物，典范，俗语

原形：byword复数：bywords

His words were the byword for honesty in the community.
他的言语是社区里诚实的代名词。
She was known as the local byword for generosity.
她以慷慨大方在本地闻名遐迩。
His laziness became a byword among his colleagues.
他的懒惰在同事间成了一个笑柄。
The phrase "time is money" has become a byword in today's business world.
"时间就是金钱"这句话在当今商业界已经成为口头禅。
His clumsiness was a frequent byword at family gatherings.
在家庭聚会上，他的笨拙常常成为大家取笑的话题。
The politician's broken promises have become a byword for hypocrisy.
那位政客食言而肥的行为被人们视为伪善的象征。
Her generosity towards charity was a byword in the city.
她对慈善事业的慷慨在城市里广为人知。
The company's slogan was their byword for innovation.
公司的口号是他们创新精神的象征。
After his defeat, his name became a byword for failure.
战败后，他的名字成了失败的代名词。
His constant tardiness earned him the byword of 'chronically late'.
他总是迟到，因此赢得了“一贯迟到”的绰号。