proverbial /prəˈvɜːbɪəl/

• 1. 

  ADJ You use proverbial to show that you know the way you are describing something is one that is often used or is part of a popular saying. 谚语的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  The limousine sped off down the road in the proverbial cloud of dust.

  那辆豪华轿车沿着公路向前飞驰而去，车后扬起了俗话说的滚滚尘土。