(n) a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated, Syn.touchstone, criterion, measure, Example: the schools comply with federal standards; they set the measure for all subsequent work
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
n. 1. (Min.) Lydian stone; basanite; -- so called because used to test the purity of gold and silver by the streak which is left upon the stone when it is rubbed by the metal. See Basanite. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Fig.: Any test or criterion by which the qualities of a thing are tried. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
The foregoing doctrine affords us also a touchstone for the trial of spirits. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
Irish touchstone (Min.), basalt, the stone which composes the Giant's Causeway. [ 1913 Webster ]
แสดงได้ทั้งความหมายของคำเดี่ยว และคำผสม ได้อย่างถูกต้อง
เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
