dictum /ˈdɪktəm/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A dictum is a saying that describes an aspect of life in an interesting or wise way. 格言 [oft N that]

  例：

  ...the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong.

  ...说大致对总比绝对错要好的那句格言。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A dictum is a formal statement made by someone who has authority. 正式声明 [oft N that]

  例：

  ...Disraeli's dictum that the first priority of the government must be the health of the people.

  ...迪斯雷利做出政府的第一优先必须是人民健康的正式声明。