(especially in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound that is believed to have a special spiritual power

A personal mantra is sometimes repeated as an aid to meditation or prayer. 有时候人们会反复念一个自己选用的咒语来帮助冥想或做祈祷。

a word or phrase that is often repeated and expresses a particular strong belief

The British fans chanted that familiar football mantra: "Here we go, here we go, here we go..." 人群反复高喊着那个熟悉的足球口号：“加油！加油！加油…”