memorial

/məˈmɔːriəl/ (bre, ipa) · /məˈmɔːriəl/ (ame, ipa) · /mə-ˈmȯr-ē-əl/ (ame, mw) · /məˈmɔː.ri.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /məˈmɔːr.i.əl/ (ame, ipa)

memorial — noun

  • memorialsingular
  • memorialsplural

1. Something made of stone or other materials, placed in a public location so that

1.名詞B1
釋義

Something made of stone or other materials, placed in a public location so that people will not forget an important figure from history or a significant past event.

例句

Tamar visited the war memorial in the city square to lay flowers.

collocation: war memorial

A stone memorial for the earthquake victims was built in the town centre.

passive: was built in [location]

同義詞
  • monument

    a stone or bronze structure built to remind people of a person or event; 'monument' is more general and does not always involve death

  • shrine

    a holy place of remembrance, often connected to religion or deep respect

文法句型

memorial to [someone/something]

memorial for [someone/something]

常見錯誤

❌The town built a memorial to celebrate its 200th anniversary.
✅The town built a monument to celebrate its 200th anniversary.
💡A memorial honours someone who has died or a tragic event; a monument can mark any important event or person.

2. A public or private gathering held to honour and remember a person who has recen

2.名詞B1
釋義

A public or private gathering held to honour and remember a person who has recently died, usually taking place some time after the funeral itself.

例句

A memorial for the late professor was held at the university chapel.

passive: was held at [location]

The family held a small private memorial on the anniversary of her death.

同義詞
  • funeral

    a ceremony that includes burial or cremation; more immediate after death than a memorial

  • celebration of life

    a less formal, more positive event focused on the person's life rather than their death

  • tribute

    any act or statement that shows respect for someone; not necessarily a scheduled event

文法句型

memorial for [someone]

at [someone's] memorial

用法筆記

Distinguish from funeral: a memorial ceremony or event usually takes place after the body has been buried or cremated, while a funeral involves the burial or cremation itself.

常見錯誤

❌I went to my uncle's memorial two days after he died.
✅I went to my uncle's funeral two days after he died.
💡A funeral happens soon after death and involves burial or cremation; a memorial usually takes place later.

memorial — adjective