| 单词 | commemorative |
| 释义 | commemorative (once / 8534 pages) adjn Anything that acts as a memorial to something or someone is commemorative — whether it's an action like a charity walk or an object like a war memorial. Certain commemorative objects are known simply as commemoratives. Think, for example, of the Elvis Presley commemorative stamps your Dad keeps in his sock drawer (he was young once), or the commemorative coins minted for such events as the inauguration of a new President or the moon landing. See late night TV in particular for "special commemorative offers." WORD FAMILYcommemorative: commemoratively, commemoratives+/commemorate: commemorated, commemorates, commemorating, commemoration, commemorative/commemoration: commemorations USAGE EXAMPLESA spokesman for Trump’s inaugural committee tweeted Thursday that Metro is working on a commemorative sleeve that will include Trump’s image. Seattle Times(Dec 22, 2016) The U.S. post office issued a commemorative stamp. Wall Street Journal(Dec 20, 2016) Even the officers left with something: a commemorative coin and gift cards to Sugar Shack doughnuts. Washington Times(Dec 18, 2016) 1adj intended as a commemoration a commemorative plaque Syn commemorating 2n an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person Hyper object, physical object a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow |
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