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epitaph

[ˈɛpɪtɑːf] [ˈɛpɪtæf]

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noun

墓志铭, 碑文

An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.

Examples :

"The visitor read the epitaph on the old gravestone, "Beloved Mother and Wife." "

游客读着那块旧墓碑上的墓志铭：“亲爱的母亲和妻子。”

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noun

墓誌銘，碑文

A poem or other short text written in memory of a deceased person.

Examples :

"The epitaph on Grandma's tombstone beautifully described her love for her family. "

奶奶墓碑上的墓誌銘優美地描述了她對家人的愛。

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verb

撰写墓志铭，题写墓志铭

To write or speak after the manner of an epitaph.

Examples :

"My friend, reflecting on their grandmother's passing, epitaphed a beautiful tribute to her life at the memorial service. "

我的朋友在追悼会上，回忆起祖母的逝世，用饱含深情的语言，像撰写墓志铭一样，赞颂了她的一生。

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verb

撰写墓志铭，题写墓志铭

To commemorate by an epitaph.

Examples :

"The family chose to epitaph their beloved grandmother with a quote from her favorite poem on her headstone. "

家人们选择在祖母的墓碑上刻上她最喜欢的诗句，以墓志铭的方式纪念她。

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