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单词 pertain
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
per•tain /pɚˈteɪn/USA pronunciation   v. [~ + to + object]
  1. to have reference or relation to (something);
    relate:documents pertaining to the lawsuit.
  2. to belong properly or fittingly to;
    be appropriate to:[not: be + ~-ing]responsibilities pertaining to parenthood.
See -tain-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
per•tain  (pər tān′),USA pronunciation v.i. 
  1. to have reference or relation;
    relate:documents pertaining to the lawsuit.
  2. to belong or be connected as a part, adjunct, possession, or attribute.
  3. to belong properly or fittingly;
    be appropriate.
  • Latin pertinēre to be applicable, literally, to hold through, reach, equivalent. to per- per- + -tinēre, combining form of tenēre to hold
  • Middle French partein-, tonic stem of partenir
  • Middle English pertenen, partenen, perteinen 1300–50

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
pertain /pəˈteɪn/ vb (intransitive) often followed by to:
  1. to have reference, relation, or relevance: issues pertaining to women
  2. to be appropriate: the product pertains to real user needs
  3. to belong (to) or be a part (of); be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory (of)
Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin pertinēre, from per- (intensive) + tenēre to hold
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