remains
n[pl]
1 what is left after other parts have been removed or used or dealt with 剩余物; 残余
the remains of a meal, a chicken 吃剩下的饭、 鸡
the remains of a defeated army 败军的残余部队
I rescued the remains of my slipper from the dog. 我从那狗的口中夺回了我拖鞋的残留部分.
2 ancient buildings, etc that have survived when others were destroyed; ruins (古建筑等的)遗迹, 遗址, 废墟
the remains of an abbey, of ancient Rome 寺院、 古罗马的遗迹.
3 (fml 文) dead body; corpse 遗体; 遗骸
His mortal remains are buried in the churchyard. 他的遗体埋葬在教堂的墓地里.
Investigators found a trench containing human remains. 调查人员发现一条沟中有人的尸体. =>Usage at rest3 用法见rest3.
🎯 考研助记
re(阿姨)+mains(们死):阿姨们死了- 尸体
🔁 扩展释义
*[ri'meins]n. 剩余物, 废墟, 残余【法】 遗体, 尸体, 遗骸
📖 同为「CET-4」词汇
lordn. 主;领主;上帝;(英国用以称呼法官、主教或某些男性贵族成员,表示尊敬)大人;
vi. 逞威风;