monument/ˋmɑnjəmənt; ˈmɒnjəmənt or ˈmɒnjʊmənt/n [C]1 something that is built to remind people of an important event or famous person 纪念碑: +to The cross is a monument to the men who died in battle. 这个十字架是对阵亡将士的纪念。2 an old building or place that is important in history 遗迹﹐遗址﹐名胜古迹: ancient monuments 古迹3 be a monument to sth to show clearly the result of someone's qualities, beliefs, actions etc 是某事物的见证﹐是见证某事物的丰碑: The company is a monument to his energy and determination. 这家公司是他的干劲和决心的明证。