monument

• 指为纪念人物、事件或重要历史时期而建造的建筑物、雕像或其他结构。也可泛指具有纪念意义的标志物。

A noun referring to a structure, building, or statue built to commemorate a person, event, or significant historical period.

1. Historical structureA2formal

   A structure, building, or statue built to commemorate a person or event.

   纪念碑

   • The Washington Monument is a famous landmark in the USA.
   • They visited the ancient monument in Rome.
   • The monument was built in memory of the soldiers.

   同义词cenotaphlandmarkmausoleummemorialremembranceshrinestatuetestament

2. Enduring exampleB2formal

   Something that serves as a lasting reminder or example of something.

   丰碑（比喻义）

   • His book is a monument to his dedication to history.
   • The building stands as a monument to modern architecture.
   • Her achievements are a monument to hard work.

   同义词memorialremindersymboltestamenttokentribute