Shibboleth
01
一个shibboleth, 一个识别特征
a tradition, principle, or practice that identifies or characterizes a specific group or class
例子
Wearing a suit and tie to work every day became a shibboleth of professionalism in the corporate world.
每天穿西装打领带上班已成为企业界专业精神的标志。
The elaborate tea ceremony is considered a shibboleth of Japanese culture.
精心设计的茶道被认为是日本文化的shibboleth。
02
用于识别或区分个人的特定词语或短语, 口令
a specific word or phrase used to identify or differentiate individuals
例子
During wartime, soldiers often used a shibboleth to distinguish friend from foe based on their accent or pronunciation.
在战争时期，士兵们经常使用口令根据口音或发音来区分敌友。
The bouncer at the club used a shibboleth to verify that only members were allowed entry.
俱乐部的保镖使用了一个shibboleth来确认只有会员才被允许进入。
