c. 1400, "Psalm cxxxi in the Canon of the Mass" (which begins with the Latin word Memento and in which the dead are commemorated), from Latin memento "remember," imperative of meminisse "to remember, recollect, think of, bear in mind," a reduplicated form, related to mens "mind" (see mind (n.)). Meaning "reminder, object serving as a warning" is from 1580s; sense of "keepsake" is first recorded 1768.
双语例句
1. a memento of our trip to Italy
我们意大利之旅的纪念品
来自《权威词典》
2. The photos will be a permanent memento of your wedding.
这些照片会成为你婚礼的永久纪念.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. My friend gave me his picture as a memento before going away.
我的朋友在离别前给我一张照片留作纪念品.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. Please give your autograph as a memento.
请题名留念.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. More anglers are taking cameras when they go fishing to provide a memento of catches.