n
1 thing which reminds sb of a fact or person 使某人回想起某事或某人的事物; 帮助记忆或起提醒作用的东西
*The statue is a lasting reminder of Churchill's greatness. 这尊塑像使人永远缅怀邱吉尔的伟大功绩.
2 way of reminding sb to do sth 提醒某人做某事的方式; 提示
*send, give sb a gentle reminder, eg to pay a bill 婉言提醒某人（如付帐）
* The waiters were clearing the tables, which served as a reminder that it was time to leave. 服务员在收拾桌子, 提醒顾客该走了.

n[C]
something that makes you notice, remember, or think about something
reminder of
　a reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving
reminder 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.
something, for example a letter, that reminds you to do something which you might have forgotten
　a reminder from the dentist for your check-up