单词 | relic |
释义 | relicrelic /ˈrɛlɪk/ ●○○ noun [countable] 1a very old object that reminds people of the past: a collection of ancient Roman relics2a custom, organization, etc. that began a long time ago and still exists, but which should really have ended long ago: The custom is a relic of the Middle Ages.3a part of the body or clothing of a holy person which is kept after his or her death, because it is thought to be holy4a type of plant or animal that is very old and has not changed [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French relique, from Latin reliquiae things left behind] |
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