"touchstone" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 試金石
• 標準

Definition

「試金石」指用來檢驗或判斷某事物品質或價值的標準或依據。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

通常在正式或學術語境下使用，多為比喻性含義。常見搭配「⋯⋯的試金石」。日常對話中較少見。

Examples

Honesty is the touchstone of a good leader.

誠實是好領導的**試金石**。

The Constitution is a touchstone for laws in this country.

憲法是這個國家法律的**試金石**。

Kindness became the touchstone of their friendship.

善良成為他們友誼的**試金石**。

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

這部電影常被視為浪漫喜劇的**試金石**。

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

她的正直成為公司裡他人的**試金石**。

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

這個節日已成為當地社區的**試金石**活動。