memorization

IPA/ˌmem.ə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
IPA/ˌmem.ə.rɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

memorization — 名詞

1. the practice of studying information again and again until you can recall it per

1.名詞B2
釋義

記憶;背誦

反覆學習直到能精確記住

the practice of studying information again and again until you can recall it perfectly without any help or notes

例句

Mira used flashcards and repetition for the memorization of French vocabulary before her exam.

Mira 使用閃卡和反覆練習來記憶法語詞彙,準備她的考試。

memorization + of + [topic/domain]

The teacher warned that memorization of formulas is not enough — students must understand the ideas too.

老師提醒說,背誦公式是不夠的——學生也必須理解這些概念。

simple memorization + of + [subject] + contrast

同義詞
  • rote learning

    emphasises repetition without necessarily understanding; often carries a negative tone

  • learning by heart

    common in British English; strongly suggests verbatim recall, especially of texts or speeches

  • cramming

    informal; refers to hurried, last-minute memorisation rather than steady practice

反義詞

文法句型

memorization + of + [topic]

用法筆記

Frequently used in educational contexts. Often paired with 'rote' (rote memorization) to imply repetition without understanding.

常見錯誤

I need to improve my memorization for the history test.
I need to improve my memory for the history test.
💡'memorization' is the act of learning by heart, not the ability to remember things; use 'memory' for the capacity to recall.