Remnant



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 残余物; 零头布料
• ［英］ n. 残余物 ( remainder)
• ［记］ 可能是remain ( 剩余) 的变体
• ［例］ the remnants of the sun ( 残阳) / remnant of silks ( 丝绸零料)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English, contraction of remenant, from Anglo-French remanant, from present participle of remaindre to remain — more at remain
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. a usually small part, member, or trace remaining
  • b. a small surviving group — often used in plural
• 2. an unsold or unused end of piece goods

II. adjective

• Date: 1550
• still remaining

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