commemorate
英 [kəˈmem.ə.reɪt]
美 [kəˈmem.ə.reɪt]
将“commemorate”分解为“com” + “mem” + “orate”。首先,“com”可以联想到“come”,表示“来”。接着,“mem”与“memory”相似,暗示记忆。最后,“orate”来源于“oration”,意为演讲。将这三个部分结合起来,想象在某个场合(如演讲)中共同(come)回忆起某个值得纪念的人或事,从而“纪念”它。这种方法通过构建一个故事性的图像来帮助记忆。
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commemorate 纪念com-, 强调。-memor, 记忆,见memory。
- commemorate (v.)
- 1590s, from Latin commemoratus, past participle of commemorare "bring to remembrance" (see commemoration). Related: Commemorated; commemorates; commemorating.
- 1. A series of movies will be shown to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his death.
- 为纪念他逝世30周年,有一系列的电影要上映。
- 2. This building was built to commemorate the Fire of London.
- 这栋大楼是为纪念“伦敦大火”而兴建的.
- 3. A special version of "Casablanca" is being released on video to commemorate the film's 50th birthday.
- 为纪念该片上映50周年,准备发行《北非谍影》的特别版录像带。
- 4. Some galleries commemorate donors by inscribing their names on the walls.
- 一些美术馆把捐赠者的姓名镌刻在墙上以示纪念。
- 5. Today he should commemorate Comrade Ogilvy.
- 今天,奥吉尔维同志便合该受他的表扬.