单词 | remnant |
释义 | remnant —remnantal, adj. /rem"neuhnt/, n. 1. a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like. 2. a fragment or scrap. 3. a small, unsold or unused piece of cloth, lace, etc., as at the end of a bolt. 4. a trace; vestige: remnants of former greatness. adj. 5. remaining; leftover. [1300-50; ME remna(u)nt, contr. of remenant < OF, prp. of remenoir to REMAIN] Syn. 1. remainder, residue, residuum, rest, remains. |
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