Relic



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 遗物, 遗迹
• ［英］ n. 遗物, 遗迹 ( a survivor or remnant left after decay, disintegration, or disappearance)
• ［例］ This stone axe is a relic of ancient times.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English relik, from Anglo-French relike, from Medieval Latin reliquia, from Late Latin reliquiae, plural, remains of a martyr, from Latin, remains, from relinquere to leave behind — more at relinquish
• Date: 13th century
• 1.
  • a. an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
  • b. souvenir, memento
• 2. plural remains, corpse
• 3. a survivor or remnant left after decay, disintegration, or disappearance
• 4. a trace of some past or outmoded practice, custom, or belief

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