好词典

memoir

UK //ˈmem.wɑːr//US //ˈmem.wɑːr//

词源

源自法语 'mémoire',来自拉丁语 'memoria',意为'记忆'。最早记录于15世纪,最初指任何书面记录,后特指个人回忆录。

noun

❶ 回忆录,指某人对自己生活经历或特定事件的书面记录,通常带有个人视角和情感色彩。

“She published a memoir about her years as a war correspondent.”

(她出版了一本关于她担任战地记者岁月的回忆录。)

“His memoir provides a fascinating insight into the political world.”

(他的回忆录为政治世界提供了引人入胜的见解。)

❶ 学术论文或报告,特指关于特定主题的简短学术著作,常见于某些专业领域。

“He submitted a memoir on marine biology to the scientific journal.”

(他向科学期刊提交了一篇关于海洋生物学的学术论文。)

“The society published a series of memoirs on archaeological discoveries.”

(该学会出版了一系列关于考古发现的学术报告。)

同义词:autobiography, reminiscence, diary, chronicle, account

常见短语

write a memoir — 撰写回忆录,指记录个人经历或观察的过程。

“After retiring, he decided to write a memoir about his career in diplomacy.”

(退休后,他决定撰写一本关于外交生涯的回忆录。)

war memoir — 战争回忆录,特指关于战争经历的个人记述。

“The general's war memoir became a bestseller.”

(这位将军的战争回忆录成为了畅销书。)