remains
/rɪˈmeɪnz/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #4316 in the learning path
残余物；剩余部分
Definitions
n. Parts left after something has been used, damaged, or destroyed.
残余物；剩余部分
n. Surviving parts of ancient buildings or objects.
遗迹；遗址
n. The body or bones of a dead person or animal.
遗骸
Example
The remains of our picnic filled a small bag.
我们野餐后剩下的东西装满了一个小袋子。
The remains of ancient settlements provide valuable evidence about how early communities adapted to environmental change.
古代聚落遗迹为了解早期群体如何适应环境变化提供了宝贵证据。
Collocations
- the remains of a meal
- archaeological remains
- human remains
Word family
- remain (v.)
- remaining (adj.)
Usage tip
作名词用复数谓语；也可为remain的单数动词形式。
FAQ
- What does remains mean?
- Parts left after something has been used, damaged, or destroyed. Surviving parts of ancient buildings or objects. The body or bones of a dead person or animal.
- How is remains pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈmeɪnz/, US /rɪˈmeɪnz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
