- Noun
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1. a saying that widely accepted on its own merits
- synonym: maxim
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2. (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
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- 1.公理
- 2.又称 :公理(postulate)
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- 1.公理
- 1. It is a widely held axiom that they should not negotiate with terrorists.
- 他们不应与恐怖分子谈判是普遍接受的公理。
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 2. It is an axiom in the business world that a satisfied customer is the best advertisement.
- 满意的顾客是最好的广告,这是商界的格言。
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》


