[N-COUNT 可数名词]提示;使人回忆起某事的事物 Something that serves as a reminder of another thing makes you think about the other thing.
[usu sing]
[WRITTEN 笔语]
The British are about to be given a sharp reminder of what fighting abroad really means...
有些事将很快让英国人清楚意识到海外作战究竟意味着什么。
Violence has broken out in the capital, a stark reminder that the religious tensions are refusing to go away.
首都爆发了暴力事件,这给了人们一个严酷的提醒——宗教紧张局势还在持续。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]缴费单;催缴单;催缴通知 A reminder is a letter or note that is sent to tell you that you have not done something such as pay a bill or return library books.
[mainly BRIT 主英]
...the final reminder for the gas bill.
最后一次煤气催缴通知单
Oxford
re·mind·er/rɪˈmaɪndə(r); NAmErɪˈmaɪndər/noun1reminder(of sb/sth) |reminder(that…) something that makes you think about or remember sb/sth, that you have forgotten or would like to forget 引起回忆的事物;提醒人的事物◆The sheer size of the cathedral is a constant reminderof the power of religion. 大教堂的宏大规模使人时刻领略到宗教的威严。◆The incident served as atimely reminderof just how dangerous mountaineering can be. 这次事故及时地提醒了人们登山运动有可能会很危险。2a letter or note informing sb that they have not done sth (告知该做某事的)通知单,提示信reminderremindersre·mind·er/rɪˈmaɪndə(r); NAmErɪˈmaɪndər/
1something that makes you notice, remember, or think about somethingreminder of a reminder of the dangers of drinking and drivingreminder that Occasional bursts of gunfire are a reminder that the rebels are still active.constant/painful/vivid etc reminder The damaged church was preserved as a stark reminder of the horrors of war. The drop in stock prices serves as a reminder (=is a reminder) that investing is a form of gambling.2something, for example a letter, that reminds you to do something which you might have forgotten: a reminder from the dentist for your check-upCOLLOCATIONSadjectivesa constant/permanent reminder (=that makes you think about something all the time)· Peter's letters to me are a constant reminder of the happiness we shared.a timely reminder (=a useful reminder of something important)· This is a timely reminder to people that they should be careful with strangers.a salutary reminder (=one that teaches you something)· The earthquake in China is a salutary reminder of how fragile human existence can be.a painful/uncomfortable reminder· This violence is a painful reminder that peace is still a long way away.a stark/sharp reminder (=strong or unpleasant)· This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers police officers face every day.a vivid reminder (=strong)· Their performance was a vivid reminder of just why this band has remained so successful.a powerful/potent reminder· The soldiers' deaths are a powerful reminder of the price we pay for freedom.a poignant reminder (=making you feel sad)· I see Kathy's death as a poignant reminder that we sometimes really are powerless.a grim/sobering/chilling reminder (=making you feel serious and worried or frightened)· They passed the armed guard, a grim reminder of the ever-present threat of terrorism.a gentle reminder· It was meant to be a gentle reminder rather than a criticism.verbsserve as/act as a reminder (=be a reminder)· The photograph will serve as a lovely reminder of your visit.provide/offer a reminder· The case has provided a chilling reminder of how violently some people react to foreigners.
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reminders[535]
提示(78%),催单(16%),提醒物(6%)
n.暗示;提醒的人/物;催单
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