memory
含义: 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.
例句
- 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.
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语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Anglo-French 'memorie', from Latin 'memoria', from 'memor' meaning 'mindful, remembering'. Related to Greek 'mermera' (care) and Sanskrit 'smarati' (he remembers).
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
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.
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