touchstone
n. 试金石, (检验)标准
If you use one thing as a touchstone of another, you use it as a test or standard by which you judge the second thing.
Job security has become the touchstone of a good job for many employees.
工作稳定性已成为很多员工衡量一份工作好坏的标准。
1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated;
" In this fog? " asked Touchstone. " How can he have a garden party? "
“ 在这样的雾里? ” 塔奇斯顿问到: “ 他怎么能举行游园会? ”
The comical Touchstone, played by George Jones , raised a laugh every time he appeared on stage.
乔治·琼斯演的那个滑稽的试金石.每次一上台都能引起一阵大笑.
A man's deed is the touchstone of his greatness or littleness.
行动是一个人伟大或者渺小的试金石.
The touchstone of a contract is the notion of equality.
检验契约的标准是平等的观念.
The Touchstone maintains the weather on this planet.
这个试金石能维持该行星上的气候.