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单词 relic
释义

relic

​noun countable
UK /ˈrelɪk/
Word Forms
singularrelic
pluralrelics
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    an object from the past that has been kept

    fascinating relics of mining history

    Synonyms and related words
    Historical and valuable objects and their collection
    antiquarian
    antiquarian
    antique
    1. 1a
      a part of a holy person’s body or clothing that is kept after their death because of its religious importance
      Synonyms and related words
      Religious objects, symbols and texts
      aureole
      burnt offering
      frankincense
  2. 2
    something such as a system or rule that remains from an earlier time or situation

    The ban on fund-raising activities is a relic from the previous administration.

    Synonyms and related words
    Old (of things)
    aged
    ageing
    age-old
  3. 3
    ​humorousa piece of evidence or a sign of something that has existed or happened recently

    A few dirty glasses were the only relics of the night before.

    Synonyms and related words
    Proof and evidence
    evidence
    sign
    suggestion

relic

​noun countable
US /ˈrelɪk/
Word Forms
singularrelic
pluralrelics
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    an object from the past that has been kept

    fascinating relics of mining history

    Synonyms and related words
    Historical and valuable objects and their collection
    antiquarian
    antiquarian
    antique
    1. 1a
      a part of a holy person’s body or clothing that is kept after their death because of its religious importance
      Synonyms and related words
      Religious objects, symbols and texts
      aureole
      burnt offering
      frankincense
  2. 2
    something such as a system or rule that remains from an earlier time or situation

    The ban on fund-raising activities is a relic from the previous administration.

    Synonyms and related words
    Old (of things)
    aged
    ageing
    age-old
  3. 3
    ​humorousa piece of evidence or a sign of something that has existed or happened recently

    A few dirty glasses were the only relics of the night before.

    Synonyms and related words
    Proof and evidence
    evidence
    sign
    suggestion
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