vade mecum
US /ˌveɪ.di ˈmiː.kəm/
UK /ˌvɑː.deɪ ˈmeɪ.kəm/
名词
必备手册, 袖珍指南
a handbook or guide that is kept constantly at hand for consultation
示例:
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The field guide became his vade mecum during his travels.
这本野外指南成了他旅行时的必备手册。
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For many students, their textbook serves as a daily vade mecum.
对于许多学生来说，他们的教科书是日常的必备手册。