新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

monument

英  [ˈmɒnjʊmənt]
    

[NOUN]

    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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