单词 | memory |
释义 | memory —memory /ˈmem.ər.i/ aep /-ɚ-/ noun [C usually singular, U] (COMPUTER) ► A2 the part of a computer in which information or programs are stored either permanently or temporarily, or the amount of space available on it for storing information: » My computer has a gigabyte of memory.Thesaurus+: ↑Computer hardwareWord partners for memory (ABILITY TO REMEMBER)• ♯have a ♯bad/♯good memory• ♯have a ♯long/♯short memory• ♯have a ♯selective memory• ♯lose your memory• sth ♯fades from memory• sth ♯lingers in/♯remains in the memory• memory ♯impairment/♯loss• a memory ♯lapseWord partners for memory (EVENT REMEMBERED)• ♯bad/♯bitter/♯painful/♯unhappy memories• ♯fond/♯good/♯happy memories• a ♯clear/♯vivid memory• a ♯hazy/♯vague memory• a ♯childhood memory• sth ♯brings back/♯rekindles/♯revives memories• memories ♯come flooding back• a memory ♯of sthnoun [C or U] (ABILITY TO REMEMBER) ► B1 the ability to remember information, experiences, and people: » a good/bad memory» After the accident he suffered from loss of memory/memory loss.» She has an excellent memory for names (= she can remember names easily).Thesaurus+: ↑Memory and memoriesWord partners for memory (ABILITY TO REMEMBER)• ♯have a ♯bad/♯good memory• ♯have a ♯long/♯short memory• ♯have a ♯selective memory• ♯lose your memory• sth ♯fades from memory• sth ♯lingers in/♯remains in the memory• memory ♯impairment/♯loss• a memory ♯lapseWord partners for memory (EVENT REMEMBERED)• ♯bad/♯bitter/♯painful/♯unhappy memories• ♯fond/♯good/♯happy memories• a ♯clear/♯vivid memory• a ♯hazy/♯vague memory• a ♯childhood memory• sth ♯brings back/♯rekindles/♯revives memories• memories ♯come flooding back• a memory ♯of sthCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. (have) a bad/good memory» I have such a bad memory.-lu. (have) a long/short memory» People with long memories may remember his last film role.-lu. (have) a selective memory» We seem to have a selective memory for the best bits of the past.-lu. the collective memory» The images have stuck in the collective memory.–Types-lu. long-term/short-term memory» After the crash, he suffered from short-term memory loss.-lu. a photographic/retentive memory» He has an amazingly retentive memory for facts and figures.–Verbs-lu. have a [bad/good, shocking, etc.] memory» He has a terrible memory.-lu. lose your memory» What's her name again? I'm losing my memory!-lu. sth lingers in/remains in the memory» That day will remain in my memory for a long time.-lu. jog sb's memory» Police have staged a reconstruction of the attack in order to jog the public's memory.-lu. sth fades from (sb's) memory» His features were already fading from my memory.-lu. sb's memory fades» Memories fade with the passing of time.–Nouns-lu. memory impairment/loss» Patients suffer from lack of concentration and memory loss.-lu. a memory lapse» He was concerned about this apparent memory lapse.–Prepositions-lu. in sb's memory» Every word was still etched in my memory.–Phrases-lu. in recent memory» It has been the worst winter in recent memory.-lu. be fresh in the memory» Last month's events are still fresh in the memory.-lu. have a [good/bad, etc.] memory for [details/faces/names, etc.]» He had an astonishing memory for names and faces.-lu. have no memory of sth» I have no memory or record of such a phone call.• • • Extra Examples:» I have a good memory and am able to retain facts easily.» Loss of memory is a natural part of old age.» That last conversation we had is engraved on my memory forever.» The research examined the effects of alcohol on long-term memory.» Sorry, I have a terrible memory for names - I've forgotten what your daughter is called.noun [C] (EVENT REMEMBERED) ► B1 something that you remember from the past: » I have vivid memories of that evening.» That tune really brings back memories (= makes me remember past events).» School is just a dim/distant memory for me now (= something I cannot remember very well).Thesaurus+: ↑Memory and memoriesWord partners for memory (ABILITY TO REMEMBER)• ♯have a ♯bad/♯good memory• ♯have a ♯long/♯short memory• ♯have a ♯selective memory• ♯lose your memory• sth ♯fades from memory• sth ♯lingers in/♯remains in the memory• memory ♯impairment/♯loss• a memory ♯lapseWord partners for memory (EVENT REMEMBERED)• ♯bad/♯bitter/♯painful/♯unhappy memories• ♯fond/♯good/♯happy memories• a ♯clear/♯vivid memory• a ♯hazy/♯vague memory• a ♯childhood memory• sth ♯brings back/♯rekindles/♯revives memories• memories ♯come flooding back• a memory ♯of sthWord Builder:–Nouns: memorial, memory–Adjectives: memorable–Verbs: memorize–Adverbs: memorablyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. bad/bitter/dreadful/painful memories» She had painful memories of that time.-lu. a clear/vivid memory» Her most vivid memory of that night is the strange colour of the sky.-lu. a blurred/dim/hazy/vague memory» Tim had a vague memory of getting into the car.-lu. a distant/fading memory» The whole experience was soon no more than a distant memory.-lu. fond/good/happy/special memories (of sth/sb)» I have so many fond memories of the college.-lu. a cherished/treasured memory» A sailing holiday with her parents remains her most cherished memory of that time.-lu. sb's abiding memory (of sth/sb)» My abiding memory of Simon from his school days is his mop of blond hair.-lu. a childhood memory» My worst childhood memory is of my parents arguing.-lu. sb's earliest/first memory (of sth)» What is your earliest memory of London?-lu. a repressed memory» Psychologists believe that repressed memories should not be bottled up.–Verbs-lu. sth brings back/rekindles/revives memories (of sth)» This week's scenes brought back memories of the 1970s.-lu. sth dredges up/stirs up memories (of sth)» The ceremony stirred up some painful memories.-lu. memories flood back» As soon as she saw the photo, the memories came flooding back.-lu. sth conjures up/evokes memories (of sth)» Those flowers still conjure up childhood memories for me.-lu. be haunted by a memory» He continued to be haunted by the memory of being detained and handcuffed.-lu. relive a memory» He sobbed as he relived the painful memory.-lu. cherish a memory» I cherish the memory of a lecture he gave at MIT where I was a student in 1947.-lu. banish/blot out/erase/expunge a memory» I had blotted out the memory until recently.-lu. a memory fades» You know how bad memories fade and you only remember the good times.–Prepositions-lu. a memory of sth/sb» What are your fondest memories of school?• • • Extra Examples:» I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.» My earliest memory is of being shown around our new house.» Looking at her old photographs brought back a lot of memories.» Until very recently he worked as a teacher and he still shudders at the memories.» Perhaps there are some memories so painful that you have to blot them out. |
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