| 释义 |
rem·nant /ˈremnənt/ n. | a.
I n.
1. 残余，剩余；残迹；残余物
the remnants of the sun 残阳
clutch at the remnants of one's self-esteem 死死抓住残存的一点自尊
call upon every remnant of strength sb. has 要求某人使出仅剩的每一分力气
the remnants of former grandeur 昔日伟业的孑遗
eat up the remnants of the feast 大嚼筵席的残羹剩菜
2. [常作remnants]残存部分；残余分子
remnants of a defeated army 战败部队的残兵
3. 零料，边角剩料；零头布
remnant of silks 丝绸零料
The remnant is large enough for the child's dress. 这块零头布足够做件小孩衣服。
4. (基督教《圣经》中表示以色列民中圣洁种子的)余剩民
II a.
残余的，剩余的；残留的
some remnant feeling of disgrace 残存的受辱之感
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