In November, we commemorated another hero – though nobody knows his name. The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior isn't a large memorial, but everyone entering Westminster Abbey has to walk around his resting place, honouring this unnamed combatant of the First World War — a symbol of selfless duty and ultimate sacrifice. The Unknown Warrior was not exceptional. That's the point. He represents millions like him who throughout our history have put the lives of others above their own, and will be doing so today. For me, this is a source of enduring hope in difficult and unpredictable times.
1.Commemorate v.纪念
to remind people of an important person or event from the past with a special action or object
Let's commemorate Martin Luther King Day with readings of some of Dr. King's speeches
2. combatant n. 战士；好斗者
combat v. ≈battle/fight against 战斗；防止；减轻
combat crime/inflation/unemployment/disease 防止犯罪╱通货膨胀╱失业╱疾病的措施
3. ultimate adj. 最终的；终极的；根本的≈final/fundamental
our ultimate goal/aim/objective/target 我们最终的目的/目标
the ultimate truths of philosophy and science 哲学与科学的终极原理
4. Endure v. to experience and deal with sth that is painful or unpleasant, especially without complaining 忍耐；忍受
≈bear/suffer
Endure pain/hardships/arctic winter/noisy children
Though it is difficult, we must endure.
enduring memories 永存的记忆
endurable adj. 能忍受的；持久的
Westminster Abbey
Newton's Tomb
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