monument
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT 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. 纪念碑
...a newly restored monument commemorating a 119-year-old tragedy. …为纪念一起有着119年历史的惨剧而新修复的一座纪念碑。
2. N-COUNT 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. 历史遗迹
...the ancient monuments of Mexico and Peru. …墨西哥和秘鲁的历史古迹。
3. N-COUNT 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. 典范
By his international achievements he leaves a fitting monument to his beliefs. 他在国际上的成就恰好成为他信仰的一个例证。
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monument /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ (monuments)
剑桥词典
- a structure or building that is built to honour a special person or event
- The monument stands as a chilling reminder of man's inhumanity to man.
- The park that encloses the monument has recently been enlarged .
- Grizzled veterans in uniform gathered at the war monument.
- The monument was hewn out of the side of a mountain .
- The pyramids are a living monument to the skill of their builders .
纪念碑；纪念塔；纪念馆
In the square in front of the hotel stands a monument to all the people killed in the war . 在那家宾馆前的广场上矗立着纪念所有战争死难者的纪念碑。
ancient/historic monument
an old building or place that is an important part of a country's history
历史遗迹，名胜古迹
Parts of the Berlin wall are being allowed to stand as historic monuments. 柏林墙的一部分被允许作为历史遗迹保留下来。
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