TOUCHSTONE - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
touchstone (noun)
/ˈtʌtʃstəʊn/
Giải nghĩa:
A standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized.
Ví dụ:
His work is a touchstone of quality.
touchstone (noun)
/ˈtʌtʃstəʊn/
Giải nghĩa:
A hard black stone used to test the quality of gold or silver.
Ví dụ:
Goldsmiths used a touchstone to determine the purity of gold.
Cách sử dụng
The word 'touchstone' is used to refer to something that serves as a standard or a test for evaluating the quality or worth of something else. It can also refer to a black stone used to test the purity of gold or silver by rubbing it on the stone, leaving a mark based on the metal's quality. For example, a writer might use a classic novel like Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice as a touchstone for evaluating the quality of other romantic novels. Additionally, scientists might use a certain experiment as a touchstone for determining the validity of other research in the field.
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