vade mecum
US /ˌveɪ.di ˈmiː.kəm/
UK /ˌvɑː.deɪ ˈmeɪ.kəm/
名詞
必携書, 手引書
a handbook or guide that is kept constantly at hand for consultation
例:
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The field guide became his vade mecum during his travels.
その野外ガイドは彼の旅行中の必携書となった。
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For many students, their textbook serves as a daily vade mecum.
多くの学生にとって、教科書は日々の必携書として機能する。