The same brain areas seem to be involved in both, so it's conceivable that the brain USES memories to create a picture of the future.

而且人们不难察觉，在想象未来时大脑需要动用过去的记忆。

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We have great memories of Christmases of the past and look forward to many more great Christmas memories in the future.

我们对过去的圣诞节还有很深刻的印象，也盼望将来有更多值得回忆的圣诞节。

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When I think back to those high school memories, they seem like a lifetime ago. I'm glad those times are over, and I can look to the future with a smile.

当我回想起高中阶段的日子里，它恍如隔世，我庆幸那段日子已一去不复返，我带着微笑展望未来。

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Officials will use the money to carry out research with what they say are the few people still alive who knew Thomas "to ensure these memories are saved for the future".

BBC: Dylan Thomas Centre: Friends urged to share memories