| 单词 | pertain |
| 释义 | pertain (once / 314 pages) v To pertain is to be relevant or somehow associated with something. If you're a lawyer, you try to find evidence that will pertain to the case and eliminate anything that is not connected. Behind the verb pertain lies the Latin verb pertinēre, which means "to be applicable" or "to hold through." If you think the rules of the road don't pertain to you, try explaining that to the state trooper when you get pulled over. Usage note: The word pertain often takes an s at the end, as in "That pertains to this matter," but loses it with a helper: “That doesn’t pertain to it.” WORD FAMILYpertain: pertained, pertaining, pertains, pertinence, pertinency, pertinent+/impertinence: impertinences/impertinent: impertinence, impertinently/pertinence: pertinences/pertinent: impertinent, pertinently USAGE EXAMPLESAnd those meetings were preceded by meetings of specially designated committees designed to analyze policies and proposals pertaining to certain aspects of county government. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) The case, though, against the men proved to be extremely convoluted as the only law pertaining to piracy in the US was 200 years old. The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017) She said she was "very surprised indeed but very pleased that the Honour pertains to theatre". BBC(Dec 30, 2016) 1v be relevant to My remark pertained to your earlier comments Syn|Hypo bear on, come to, concern, have-to doe with, refer, relate, touch, touch on advert, allude, touch make a more or less disguised reference to center, center on, concentrate on, focus on, revolve about, revolve around center upon apply, go for, holdbe pertinent or relevant or applicable affect, involve, regardconnect closely and often incriminatingly interest, matter tobe of importance or consequence implicatebring into intimate and incriminating connection fascinate, intriguecause to be interested or curious 2v be a part or attribute of Syn|Hyper appertain belong, belong to be a part or adjunct |
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