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memory
/ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/
The word functions as a bridge between the biological mind, digital storage, and the emotional weight of the past. It describes both the active mechanism of retrieval and the static record of an event. In a human context, it carries a dual nature: as a cognitive tool (the ability to remember) and as a nostalgic object (a specific recollection). When referring to a "memory," the connotation is often sentimental or melancholic, focusing on the persistence of a moment after it has vanished. In technical contexts, it is stripped of emotion and refers strictly to capacity and accessibility. Unlike "storage" which implies long-term archiving, "memory" in computing often suggests the immediate workspace (RAM) required for active processing.
Countable when referring to a specific recollection of an event ('a childhood memory'). Uncountable when referring to the biological faculty of remembering or computer RAM ('He has a great memory' or 'The system is out of memory').
意味
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
"She has a remarkable memory for dates and names."
The mental capacity of a computer to store data.
"I need to upgrade the memory on my laptop to run this software."
Something remembered from the past.
"That childhood vacation is a fond memory for the whole family."