铭刻míngkè 1.铸在器物上面或刻在器物、碑碣等上面的记述事实、功德等的文字{inscription; words (recording facts, achievements, contributions, etc.) inscribed or cast on an object or a tablet}: 古代～。{ancient inscription} 2.same as铭记{míngjì}①: 沉痛的教训～在心中。{bear the bitter lesson firmly in mind}