新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

monument

英 [ˈmɒnjʊmənt]

[NOUN]

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NOUN. 名词

monuments
1. [C 可数名词] 纪念碑
A monument is a large structure, usually made of stone, which is built to remind people of an event in history or of a famous person.
双语例句
例：
a newly restored monument commemorating a 119-year-old tragedy.
一座重新修复的用来纪念119年前发生的一起惨剧的纪念碑。
2. [C 可数名词] 历史遗迹
A monument is something such as a castle or bridge that was built a very long time ago and is regarded as an important part of a country's history.
双语例句
例：
the ancient monuments of Mexico and Peru.
墨西哥和秘鲁的历史古迹。
3. [C 可数名词] 典范
If you describe something as a monument to someone's qualities, you mean that it is a very good example of the results or effects of those qualities.
双语例句
例：
By his international achievements he leaves a fitting monument to his beliefs.
他在国际上的成就为其信仰作出了最好的诠释。

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