How do you use "memory" in a sentence?

She has an excellent memory for names and faces. I have fond memories of our childhood holidays. This phone doesn't have enough memory for all my photos.

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Q: What does "memory" mean?

The ability to remember; a recollection of the past The word 'memory' refers to the ability to remember things, a specific recollection of the past, or a computer's storage capacity. 'In memory of' means to honour someone who has died. 'From memory' means without looking at notes. The plural 'memories' often refers to nostalgic recollections.

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Meaning: The ability to remember; a recollection of the past

记忆，回忆，内存

memoria, recuerdo

記憶、思い出、メモリー

기억, 추억, 메모리

The word 'memory' refers to the ability to remember things, a specific recollection of the past, or a computer's storage capacity. 'In memory of' means to honour someone who has died. 'From memory' means without looking at notes. The plural 'memories' often refers to nostalgic recollections.

「memory」指的是记住事物的能力、对过去的具体回忆，或计算机的存储容量。「in memory of」意味着纪念已故的人。「from memory」意味着不看笔记。复数形式「memories」通常指怀旧的回忆。

La palabra «memory» se refiere a la capacidad de recordar cosas, un recuerdo específico del pasado, o la capacidad de almacenamiento de un ordenador. «In memory of» significa en honor a alguien que ha fallecido. «From memory» significa sin mirar notas. El plural «memories» a menudo se refiere a recuerdos nostálgicos.

「memory」は物事を覚える能力、過去の特定の記憶、またはコンピューターの記憶容量を指します。「in memory of」は亡くなった人を称えることを意味します。「from memory」はメモを見ずにという意味です。複数形の「memories」は懐かしい思い出を指すことが多いです。

'memory'는 사물을 기억하는 능력, 과거의 특정 회상, 또는 컴퓨터의 저장 용량을 뜻합니다. 'in memory of'는 돌아가신 분을 기리는 것을 의미합니다. 'from memory'는 메모를 보지 않고 하는 것을 뜻합니다. 복수형 'memories'는 주로 향수 어린 회상을 가리킵니다.

Examples

She has an excellent memory for names and faces.
她对名字和面孔有很好的记忆力。
Tiene una memoria excelente para nombres y caras.
彼女は名前と顔を覚える記憶力が優れています。
그녀는 이름과 얼굴을 기억하는 능력이 뛰어납니다.
I have fond memories of our childhood holidays.
我对童年假期有美好的回忆。
Tengo buenos recuerdos de nuestras vacaciones de la infancia.
子供時代の休暇の楽しい思い出があります。
어린 시절 휴가의 즐거운 추억이 있습니다.
This phone doesn't have enough memory for all my photos.
这部手机没有足够的内存存储我所有的照片。
Este teléfono no tiene suficiente memoria para todas mis fotos.
この携帯電話は写真を全部保存するには容量が足りません。
이 휴대폰은 사진을 전부 저장하기에 메모리가 부족합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Anglo-French 'memorie', from Latin 'memoria', from 'memor' meaning 'mindful, remembering'. Related to Greek 'mermera' (care) and Sanskrit 'smarati' (he remembers).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The word 'memory' comes from Latin 'memoria,' related to 'memor' meaning 'mindful.' The ancient Greeks believed memory was the mother of the Muses. Memory techniques like the 'memory palace' date back to ancient Greek and Roman orators who memorised long speeches.