1N-COUNT 备忘录 A memorandum is a written report that is prepared for a person or committee in order to provide them with information about a particular matter. 备忘录
...a memorandum from the Ministry of Defence on its role.
国防部发出的关于其职责的备忘录
The delegation submitted a memorandum to the Commons on the blatant violations of basic human rights.
2N-COUNT (外交)备忘录 A memorandum is an informal communication between governments which often states a particular diplomatic purpose or point of view. (外交)备忘录
...a memorandum of understanding for co-operation between our two countries.
为我们两国之间的合作而达成的谅解备忘录
3N-COUNT (公司或组织内部的)公务便条,备忘录 A memorandum is a short official note that is sent by one person to another within the same company or organization. (公司或组织内部的)公务便条,备忘录 [formal]
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A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writerDean Acheson