单词 | monument |
释义 | monument monument /ˈmɒn.jʊ.mənt/ aep /ˈmɑːn-/ noun [C] B2 a structure or building that is built to honour a special person or event: » In the square in front of the hotel stands a monument to all the people killed in the war.Thesaurus+: ↑Gravestones and monumentsancient/historic monumentB1 an old building or place that is an important part of a country's history: » Parts of the Berlin wall are being allowed to stand as historic monuments.Thesaurus+: ↑Buildings in general , ↑Shops, markets and auctions , ↑Restaurants and cafes• • • Extra Examples:» The monument stands as a chilling reminder of man's inhumanity to man.» The park that encloses the monument has recently been enlarged.» Grizzled veterans in uniform gathered at the war monument.» The monument was hewn out of the side of a mountain.» The pyramids are a living monument to the skill of their builders. |
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