"touchstone" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 试金石
• 标准

Definition

“试金石”是指用来检验或判断某事物品质或价值的标准或参照物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于正式或学术语境，多作比喻意。常搭配“……的试金石”。日常对话中少见。

Examples

Honesty is the touchstone of a good leader.

诚实是好领导的**试金石**。

The Constitution is a touchstone for laws in this country.

宪法是这个国家法律的**试金石**。

Kindness became the touchstone of their friendship.

善良成为他们友谊的**试金石**。

This movie is often seen as the touchstone of romantic comedies.

这部电影常被视为浪漫喜剧的**试金石**。

Her integrity served as a touchstone for others in the company.

她的正直成了公司里他人的**试金石**。

The festival has become a touchstone event for the local community.

这个节日已成为当地社区的**试金石**活动。