| 单词 | memory |
| 释义 | memorymemory /ˈmɛmri, -məri/ ●●● S2 W2 noun (plural memories) 1ABILITY TO REMEMBER [countable, uncountable] the ability to remember things, places, experiences, etc.: My memory's not as good as it once was. Memory loss is a symptom of the disease.memory for I have a terrible memory for birthdays.from memory (=without using anything written to help) The pianist played the whole piece from memory.in somebody’s memory The image has remained in my memory ever since. Her short-term memory is so bad she can’t remember what she had for breakfast.2something YOU REMEMBER [countable usually plural] something that you remember from the past about a person, place, or experience: memory of She talked about her memories of the war.happy/good/bad etc. memories He has lots of happy memories of his stay in Japan. Being here brings back bad memories. Doug recalls childhood memories of long summers spent outside. When I saw the pictures, the memories came flooding back (=I suddenly had many memories).3COMPUTER a)[countable] computers the part of a computer in which information can be stored: The data is stored in the computer’s memory. b)[uncountable] the amount of space that can be used for storing information on a computer or disk: The flash drive holds four gigabytes of memory.4in/within memory during the time that people can remember: It’s certainly our best team in recent memory. These are the worst floods within living memory.5in memory of somebody (also in somebody’s memory) for the purpose of remembering someone after he or she has died: The group lit candles in memory of Laura and her brother.6somebody’s memory (also the memory of somebody) the way you think about someone who has died, who you love, respect, or admire: The rose garden is dedicated to her late husband’s memory. Her intention was to honor the memory of her mother.7somebody’s memory lives on used to say that people still remember someone after he or she has died or gone away8if memory serves (also if my memory serves me well/right/correctly) used when you are almost sure that you have remembered something correctly: If memory serves, he joined the company in 2006.9a walk/trip down memory lane an occasion when you spend time remembering the past[Origin: 1200–1300 Old French memorie, from Latin memor remembering] → see also commit something to memory at commit (6), jog somebody’s memory at jog1 (2), lose your memory/sight/voice etc. at lose (4), a photographic memory at photographic (2), refresh somebody’s memory/recollection at refresh (2)COLLOCATIONSadjectives/nouns + memorya good/excellent memory I wish my memory was as good as yours.a bad/poor/terrible memory A student with a poor memory may struggle in school.short-term memory (=your ability to remember things that you have just seen, heard, or done) The drug can damage your short-term memory.long-term memory (=your ability to remember things that happened a long time ago) Most people’s long-term memory is limited.visual memory (=your ability to remember things you have seen) Poor spellers often have a weak visual memory.a photographic memory (=the ability to remember every detail of things that you have seen) Unless you have a photographic memory, you forget half of what you read as soon as you close the book.muscle memory (=the ability to remember how to do something physical, without having to think about it) Practicing regularly develops your muscle memory so that you can play your instrument more easily.verbsremain/stay/stick in your memory (=be remembered for a long time) My wedding day will remain in my memory forever.refresh/jog your memory (=help someone to remember something) Perhaps this photograph will refresh your memory?have a good/bad etc. memory I have a good memory for names and faces.lose your memory (=become unable to remember things that happened in the past) The blow to the head caused him to lose his memory.improve (your) memory Evidence shows that eating regular balanced meals improves memory.commit something to memory formal (=make yourself remember something) I’ve already committed his name to memory.fade from somebody’s memory (=to gradually be forgotten) He was famous in the 1950s, but has since faded from memory.memory + nounsmemory loss (=when you cannot remember things) The condition can cause dizziness and memory loss. |
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