
remain
/rɪˈmeɪn/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2509 in the learning path
仍然是;保持
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.