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remain

/rɪˈmeɪn/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2509 in the learning path

仍然是;保持

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Definitions

v. to continue to be in the same state

仍然是;保持

v. to stay in a place rather than leave

留下;停留

v. to still exist after other things have gone

剩下;余留

Example

Please remain seated until the bus has stopped completely.

请留在座位上,直到公交车完全停稳。

Despite improvements in public transport, private cars remain the main means of travel in many rural areas.

尽管公共交通有所改善,私家车仍是许多农村地区的主要出行工具。

Collocations

  • remain calm
  • remain unchanged
  • remain a challenge
  • remain to be seen

Word family

  • remaining (adj.)
  • remains (n.)

Synonyms

  • stay

Usage tip

表示保持某状态时,后接形容词或名词,不用副词。

FAQ

What does remain mean?
to continue to be in the same state to stay in a place rather than leave to still exist after other things have gone
How is remain pronounced?
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/, US /rɪˈmeɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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