Memory like an elephant
Significado: An excellent, long-lasting memory.
Having a 'memory like an elephant' means remembering everything—elephants are believed to have exceptional memories, never forgetting.
Ejemplos
- She's got a memory like an elephant. 她的记忆力像大象一样好。Tiene una memoria de elefante.彼女は象のような記憶力の持ち主だ。그녀는 코끼리 같은 기억력의 소유자다.
- He remembers everything—memory like an elephant. 他什么都记得——记忆力超群。Se acuerda de todo: memoria de elefante.彼は何でも覚えている——象並みの記憶力だ。그는 뭐든 다 기억한다——코끼리 같은 기억력이야.
- Watch out, she's got a memory like an elephant. 小心,她什么都记得。Cuidado, tiene memoria de elefante.気をつけろ、彼女は何も忘れないぞ。조심해, 그녀는 아무것도 잊지 않아.
Pronunciación
/ˈmeməri laɪk ən ˈelɪfənt/
Guía de uso
Contexto: memory, remembering, praise
Tono: admiring, sometimes warning
✓ Correcto
- Memory like an elephant记忆力超群memoria de elefante象のような記憶力코끼리 같은 기억력
- An elephant never forgets大象从不忘记un elefante nunca olvida象は決して忘れない코끼리는 절대 잊지 않는다
Errores comunes
- Related to 'an elephant never forgets'
Origen e historia
From the belief that elephants have exceptional memories and never forget, based on observations of their long-term memory abilities and social bonds.
Etimología: From elephants' reputed excellent memories
Primera vez registrado: 20th century
Contexto cultural
Era: 20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Elephant memory research
Regional notes: English-language universal.
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