memorial是什么意思 memorial的用法 memorial怎么读

meMorial

英 [mə'mɔːrɪəl]美 [mə'morɪəl]

n. 纪念碑，纪念馆；纪念仪式；纪念物

adj. 记忆的；纪念的，追悼的

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中文词源

Memorial 记忆的

来自memory,记忆。

英语词源

memorial (adj.)

late 14c., "memorable, excellent; remembered, committed to memory," from Old French memorial

"mindful of, remembering," from Latin memorialis (adj.) "of or belonging to memory," from memoria "memory" (see memory).

memorial (n.)

late 14c., "fame, renown, reputation," also "commemorative gesture, monument, or rite;" in general, "something by which the memory of a person, thing, or event is preserved," from Old French memorial "record, report," and directly from Late Latin memoriale "a memorial," noun use of neuter of Latin memorialis (adj.) "of or belonging to memory," from memoria "memory" (see memory). Meaning "memorial act, commemoration" is from mid-15c.

权威例句

1. The Memorial seems almost ugly, dominating the landscape for miles around.

那座纪念碑耸立在方圆数英里景致之中显得近乎难看。

2. More than fifteen thousand people took part in the memorial service.

有15,000多人参加了悼念仪式。

3. Dear Madam, Thank you for your interest in our Memorial Scheme.

尊敬的女士，感谢您对我们的纪念方案的关注。

4. Building a memorial to Columbus has been his lifelong dream.

为哥伦布建一座纪念碑是他一生的梦想。

5. This was not a memorial service but a celebration of his life.

这不是在开追悼会，而是在颂扬他的一生。

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