memorial
UK/mi'mɒ:riәl/US
TOEFLGRE高考四级六级考研B2
释义
n.
A structure, object, or custom established to keep alive the memory of a person or event
纪念碑，纪念物
adj.
Intended to commemorate or honour a person or event
纪念的
词根拆分
词根派生memor（记忆）+ -ial（相关的）= 与记忆相关的。memorial 是把集体记忆实体化或仪式化的东西：纪念碑、追悼仪式、纪念日——让一个群体不忘记某人或某事。它既是形容词（memorial service 追悼仪式）也是名词（war memorial 战争纪念碑）。
词根 memor 还连着 12 个词常用搭配
- 1.war memorial战争纪念碑
- 2.memorial service追悼仪式
- 3.memorial to (someone)为（某人）立的纪念物
- 4.build a memorial建造纪念碑
例句
- 1.
Thousands gathered at the memorial to honour the fallen soldiers.
成千上万人聚集在纪念碑前缅怀阵亡的士兵。
- 2.
The family held a memorial service a week after his death.
家人在他去世一周后举行了追悼仪式。
- 3.
A small plaque serves as a memorial to the victims.
一块小牌匾作为对遇难者的纪念。