托福词汇：MONUMENT

monument ['mɔnjumənt] US UK

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n. 纪念碑,纪念物

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noun

【释义】

a building, STATUE , or other large structure that is built to remind people of an important event or famous person

纪念碑; 纪念塔; 纪念馆;

【例句】

He erected a monument on the spot where his daughter was killed.

他在女儿丧生的地方立了块纪念碑。

【例句】

a fitting monument to the men who died in the battle

足以给后人凭吊阵亡将士的纪念碑

【释义】

a very old building or place that is important historically

遗迹，遗址; 名胜古迹:

【例句】

Ancient monuments are protected by law.

古迹受法律保护。

【释义】

be a monument to sb / sth, to show clearly the result of someone's qualities, beliefs, or actions

是某人/某事物的见证，是见证某人/某事物的丰碑:

【例句】

The company is a monument to Sir Peter's energy and vision.

这家公司是见证彼得爵士的旺盛精力和远见卓识的一座丰碑。