"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。