epitaph

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GRE

n. an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
n. a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person

n. 墓志铭, 碑文

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epitaph 由前缀 epi-（在…上）和词根 taph（墓碑、刻字）组成，意指在墓碑上刻的文字。

例句

1. She wrote a touching epitaph for her beloved grandmother.

她为她心爱的祖母写了一篇感人的墓志铭。

2. The epitaph on his tombstone reflects his adventurous spirit.

他墓碑上的墓志铭体现了他冒险的精神。

3. Many people choose to have a simple epitaph that summarizes their life.

许多人选择一个简单的墓志铭来概括他们的生活。