n. a recognition of meritorious service
n. a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority
n. a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
n. 纪念物, 请愿书
a. 记念的, 记忆的
1. The city built a memorial to honor the fallen soldiers.
这座城市建造了一个纪念碑来纪念阵亡的士兵。
2. We visited the memorial on Memorial Day to pay our respects.
我们在阵亡将士纪念日参观了纪念碑以表达我们的敬意。
3. The memorial service was held in memory of the loved ones we lost.
纪念仪式在我们失去的亲人记忆中举行。