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单词 remain
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remain

UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyremain
he/she/itremains
present participleremaining
past tenseremained
past participleremained

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    linking verb to continue to be in a particular situation or condition

    The dictator has remained in power for over 20 years.

    The economy remains fragile.

    Synonyms and related words

    Linking verbs
    1. 1a
      to continue to be something, even after a long period of time

      Japan’s low crime rate remains the envy of the industrialized world.

      Her answer remained ‘no’ even after we begged her to reconsider.

      Population growth remains a serious issue in Bangladesh.

      Synonyms and related words

      Linking verbs
    2. 1b
      to have a particular attitude, opinion, or belief and not change it

      Andrew remained firm in his belief that the policy was wrong.

      We remain confident that our company offers the lowest prices available.

      Synonyms and related words

      Linking verbs
      Synonyms and related words

      To not change, or to refuse to change your opinion
  2. 2
    intransitive to stay in a particular place or position and not leave it
    remain at/in/with etc:

    You must remain in bed for three days after surgery.

    His family remained at home while he looked for work in London.

    Synonyms and related words

    To remain in a place or situation
  3. 3
    intransitive to continue to exist, especially after other things have gone or been dealt with

    My financial problems remained even after I had found a job.

    Only a handful of these rare fish remain in Scotland.

    Although the area has certainly improved, much remains to be accomplished.

    Synonyms and related words

    To continue to exist or happen

phrases

it (only) remains for me to do something
it remains to be seen (whether/what/how)

remain

US /rɪˈmeɪn/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyremain
he/she/itremains
present participleremaining
past tenseremained
past participleremained

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    linking verb to continue to be in a particular situation or condition

    The dictator has remained in power for over 20 years.

    The economy remains fragile.

    Synonyms and related words

    Linking verbs
    1. 1a
      to continue to be something, even after a long period of time

      Japan’s low crime rate remains the envy of the industrialized world.

      Her answer remained “no” even after we begged her to reconsider.

      Population growth remains a serious issue in Bangladesh.

      Synonyms and related words

      Linking verbs
    2. 1b
      to have a particular attitude, opinion, or belief and not change it

      Andrew remained firm in his belief that the policy was wrong.

      We remain confident that our company offers the lowest prices available.

      Synonyms and related words

      Linking verbs
      Synonyms and related words

      To not change, or to refuse to change your opinion
  2. 2
    intransitive to stay in a particular place or position and not leave it
    remain at/in/with etc.:

    You must remain in bed for three days after the surgery.

    His family remained at home while he looked for work in another state.

    Synonyms and related words

    To remain in a place or situation
  3. 3
    intransitive to continue to exist, especially after other things are gone or dealt with

    My financial problems remained even after I had found a job.

    Only a handful of these rare fish remain in North America.

    Although the area has certainly improved, much remains to be accomplished.

    Synonyms and related words

    To continue to exist or happen

phrases

it (only) remains for me to do something
it remains to be seen (whether/what/how)
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