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remain

UK //rɪˈmeɪn//US //rɪˈmeɪn//

词源

源自中古英语 'remainen',来自古法语 'remaindre',最终源自拉丁语 'remanere'(re- 'back' + manere 'to stay')。

verb

❶ 指继续留在某处或保持某种状态不变,强调在其他人或事物离开或变化后依然存在。

“She remained at home while her friends went out.”

(当她的朋友们外出时,她留在了家里。)

“The museum will remain closed until further notice.”

(博物馆将继续关闭,直到另行通知。)

同义词:stay, continue, persist, endure, last

noun

❶ 指剩余的部分或遗留下来的东西,常用于正式或文学语境中。

“The remains of the ancient city attract many tourists.”

(这座古城的遗迹吸引了许多游客。)

“They found the remains of a fire in the cave.”

(他们在洞穴里发现了火的残余。)

同义词:remnants, leftovers, relics, vestiges, ruins

常见短语

remain to be seen — 表示某事的结果或真相尚未明确,需要等待进一步的发展或观察。

“Whether the plan will succeed remains to be seen.”

(这个计划是否会成功还有待观察。)

remain in touch — 指保持联系,通常用于表示希望继续与某人保持沟通或关系。

“Let's remain in touch after the conference.”

(会议结束后我们保持联系吧。)