monument
n
1 building, column, statue, etc built to remind people of a famous person or event 纪念馆; 纪念碑; 纪念像; 纪念物
a monument erected to soldiers killed in the war 阵亡将士纪念碑.
2 building, etc that is preserved because of its historical importance to a country (对国家有重要性的)历史遗迹
an ancient monument 一处古迹.
3 ~ to sth notable thing that stands as a lasting reminder of sb's deeds, achievements, etc (对某人业绩、 成就等的)永久性纪念物
This whole city is a monument to his skill as a planner and administrator. 这整座城市经他亲自设计并管理, 正是对他的才能的纪念.
maten. (工人间的)伙伴,同事,老兄,老弟〔工人,水手间的亲密称呼〕;配偶〔男女任何一方〕,动物之偶(尤指鸟类),(一对中的)一只,配对物;[医学](军医等的)助手;[航海](商船的)大副,驾驶员;
vt.& vi. (使)成为配偶;(使)交配;(一对动物或鸟)交配;交尾(~ with sth);