proverb /ˈprɔvə(:)b/ n. ［c］1. 谚语：“Practice makes perfect.” is a proverb. “熟能生巧”是一句谚语。As the proverb goes/runs/says… 俗话说… 2. 尽人皆知的事情，笑柄：His ignorance is a proverb.他的无知已成笑柄。