/ˈprɒvɜ:b ||; ˈprɑvɝb/noun [C] a short well-known sentence or phrase that gives advice or says that sth is generally true in life 谚语；格言: ‘Too many cooks spoil the broth,’ is a proverb. “厨师多，烧坏汤”是句谚语。 ☞Look at saying. 参看saying。