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;
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether