remainder
/rɪˈmeɪndə/ · /rɪˈmeɪndər/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5074 in the learning path
剩余部分；其余的人
Definitions
n. what is left after other parts are removed or used
剩余部分；其余的人
n. the amount left when division does not produce a whole number
余数
Example
We ate half the cake and refrigerated the remainder.
我们吃了半个蛋糕，把剩下的放进了冰箱。
After funding essential services, the council allocated the remainder of its budget to improving public parks.
在为基本服务拨款后，地方议会将剩余预算用于改善公共公园。
Collocations
- the remainder of
- for the remainder of
- leave a remainder
Word family
- remain (v.)
- remaining (adj.)
Synonyms
- rest
Usage tip
常用the remainder of；谓语单复数取决于所指内容。
FAQ
- What does remainder mean?
- what is left after other parts are removed or used the amount left when division does not produce a whole number
- How is remainder pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈmeɪndə/, US /rɪˈmeɪndər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
