in memory of
in memory of — 慣用語
1. made, given, or arranged to mark a deceased person's life and keep their memory
為了紀念
為了表達對已故者的敬意並紀念對方
made, given, or arranged to mark a deceased person's life and keep their memory present
The school planted a cherry tree in memory of its former principal.
學校種了一棵櫻花樹來紀念前校長。
in memory of + person
A small concert was held in memory of the musicians who died in the crash.
人們舉辦了一場小型音樂會，紀念在事故中喪生的音樂家。
held in memory of + group
Her family donated the books in memory of their grandmother.
她的家人捐出那些書，以紀念他們的祖母。
The scholarship was created in memory of Dr. Velasco.
這項獎學金是為了紀念 Velasco 博士而設立的。
- in honor of
can refer to a living or dead person; broader than 'in memory of'
- as a tribute to
emphasizes public respect or admiration
- to commemorate
more formal; often used for events, monuments, or ceremonies
文法句型
in memory of + person
in memory of + name
do something in memory of someone
用法筆記
Use this phrase when an action, object, event, or donation is meant to honor a person who has died.
常見錯誤
Use 'in memory of' for a person who has died. For a living person, use 'in honor of' instead.