| 单词 | remain |
| 释义 | remain remain /rɪˈmeɪn/ verb ↑Verb Endings for remain B1 [I or L] FORMAL to stay in the same place or in the same condition: » The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.» Most commentators expect the basic rate of tax to remain at 25 percent.» [+ to infinitive] A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done).» He remained silent.» It remains a secret.» The bank will remain open while renovations are carried out.Thesaurus+: ↑Staying and remaining , ↑WaitingThesaurus+: ↑Keeping and staying the same , ↑Not able to be changedB2 [I] to continue to exist when other parts or other things no longer exist: » After the flood, nothing remained of the village.» Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.Thesaurus+: ↑Staying and remaining , ↑WaitingWord Builder:–Nouns: the remainder–Adjectives: remaining–Verbs: remain• • • Extra Examples:» The judge directed the defendant to remain silent.» For reasons of personal safety, the informant wishes to remain anonymous.» We have to invest in new technology if we are to remain competitive.» The area has remained virtually unchanged in 50 years.» The truth about the accident remains hidden beneath a shroud of secrecy. |
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