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单词 pertain
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Definition of pertain in English:

pertain

verb pəˈteɪnpərˈteɪn
[no object]
  • 1pertain toBe appropriate, related, or applicable to.

    适合,符合;有关,涉及;适用

    matters pertaining to the organization of government

    与组织政府有关的事。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Similarly, on its return route, the bus should bear the related PIN pertaining to its destination.
    • My father was very sure about certain matters pertaining to the universe.
    • He is a learned man in most matters that pertain to art.
    • The party is independent of the state in matters pertaining to the police and youth, but everywhere else the state stands above the party.
    • The university relations officer works to represent students on all matters pertaining to governance of the university.
    • In the past, it was unheard of to discuss fiscal matters pertaining to security wings.
    • I have received a number of related questions pertaining to this issue, so I will do my best to explain.
    • He also troubleshoots matters pertaining to industrial unrest.
    • The standing committees are basically two groups of members consulting on various matters pertaining to the city council.
    • Though for some, the matters pertaining to the most recent mandate were yet to be concluded.
    • We will be familiar with matters brought before council and will read all material pertaining to them.
    • In addition, they have consistently been looked to by society for expert advice on matters pertaining to health.
    • In the public perception, all matters pertaining to health are the responsibility of the appropriate Ministry, or perhaps it should be so.
    • Cross-examination need not be confined to the matters pertaining to the charges.
    • This one could be considered with all seriousness, as it pertains to all important health matters.
    • To determine whether a right of way exists in the first place is an inherently different issue from matters pertaining to its usage.
    • As with any association, certain matters pertaining to codes of conduct and standards need to be addressed.
    • They are particularly ignorant, I found, when it comes to matters pertaining to the military.
    • Apparently, the residents held a meeting the other day in the building to discuss matters pertaining to the same.
    • But will it be possible to cover all aspects pertaining to management in such a short time?
    Synonyms
    concern, relate to, be related to, be connected with, be relevant to, have relevance to, apply to, be pertinent to, have reference to, refer to, have a bearing on, appertain to, bear on, affect, involve, cover, touch
    archaic regard
    1. 1.1Law Belong to something as a part, appendage, or accessory.
      〔主律〕从属,归属,附属
      the shop premises and stock and all assets pertaining to the business

      属于那个商行的商店经营场所、库存和所有的资产。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • While the individuals pertaining to those groups may argue that they feel they are viable blood donors, why take the risk?
      • The adjective ‘gastric’ applies to all things pertaining to the stomach.
      • To steal anything pertaining to this story would be plagarism and illegal, so please, don't.
      Synonyms
      belong to, be a part of, be an adjunct of, go along with, be included in
  • 2formal Be in effect or existence in a specified place or at a specified time.

    (在特定的时间或地点)生效,存在,起作用

    their economic circumstances are vastly different from those which pertained in their land of origin

    他们的经济环境与原产地的经济环境有很大的不同。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • There are generous Jackpots and a comfortable warm atmosphere pertains.
    • The Department's guidelines are in some cases only half the market value pertaining in the open market.
    • Who can tell what sort of situation might be pertaining when it comes to that.
    • As a student reading for a doctorate at the celebrated University of Paris-Sorbonne, he is well versed in the academic language that pertains in France and on the European Continent.
    • In its taking and assessing of evidence from claimants, the Board requires a far lower standard of proof than that which pertains in the civil courts.
    • This situation has pertained for some time and has hindered the development of the town.
    • There are wonderful cash prizes and two jackpots on offer and a friendly atmosphere pertains.
    • He gives the example of initiation into adulthood as a period of liminality in Ndembu society, when the norms of everyday life no longer pertain.
    • James Joyce's view that the Irish view the British through the ‘cracked looking glass of a servant’ no longer pertains.
    • The reason for old gents' clubs - as grown-up common rooms for unmarried men who lodged in the City and couldn't cook for themselves - no longer pertains.
    • The Minister emphasised that the 40% rate applied to next year only and the rate for future years would be decided in the light of the situation pertaining then.
    • ‘The culture of blame which pertains in this country today is an unhealthy and debilitating trend,’ the Prime Minister said.
    • A serious litter problem pertained at the Shopping Centre.
    Synonyms
    exist, be the order of the day, obtain, be in effect, be the case, be prevalent, prevail, be current, be established

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French partenir, from Latin pertinere 'extend to, have reference to', from per- 'through' + tenere 'to hold'.

Rhymes

abstain, appertain, arcane, arraign, ascertain, attain, Bahrain, bane, blain, brain, Braine, Cain, Caine, campaign, cane, cinquain, chain, champagne, champaign, Champlain, Charmaine, chicane, chow mein, cocaine, Coleraine, Coltrane, complain, constrain, contain, crane, Dane, deign, demesne, demi-mondaine, detain, disdain, domain, domaine, drain, Duane, Dwane, Elaine, entertain, entrain, explain, fain, fane, feign, gain, Germaine, germane, grain, humane, Hussein, inane, Jain, Jane, Jermaine, Kane, La Fontaine, lain, lane, legerdemain, Lorraine, main, Maine, maintain, mane, mise en scène, Montaigne, moraine, mundane, obtain, ordain, Paine, pane, plain, plane, Port-of-Spain, profane, rain, Raine, refrain, reign, rein, retain, romaine, sane, Seine, Shane, Sinn Fein, skein, slain, Spain, Spillane, sprain, stain, strain, sustain, swain, terrain, thane, train, twain, Ujjain, Ukraine, underlain, urbane, vain, vane, vein, Verlaine, vicereine, wain, wane, Wayne

Definition of pertain in US English:

pertain

verbpərˈtānpərˈteɪn
[no object]
  • 1Be appropriate, related, or applicable.

    适合,符合;有关,涉及;适用

    matters pertaining to the organization of government

    与组织政府有关的事。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Cross-examination need not be confined to the matters pertaining to the charges.
    • My father was very sure about certain matters pertaining to the universe.
    • We will be familiar with matters brought before council and will read all material pertaining to them.
    • The party is independent of the state in matters pertaining to the police and youth, but everywhere else the state stands above the party.
    • He is a learned man in most matters that pertain to art.
    • The university relations officer works to represent students on all matters pertaining to governance of the university.
    • As with any association, certain matters pertaining to codes of conduct and standards need to be addressed.
    • In the past, it was unheard of to discuss fiscal matters pertaining to security wings.
    • Though for some, the matters pertaining to the most recent mandate were yet to be concluded.
    • To determine whether a right of way exists in the first place is an inherently different issue from matters pertaining to its usage.
    • This one could be considered with all seriousness, as it pertains to all important health matters.
    • They are particularly ignorant, I found, when it comes to matters pertaining to the military.
    • In the public perception, all matters pertaining to health are the responsibility of the appropriate Ministry, or perhaps it should be so.
    • Apparently, the residents held a meeting the other day in the building to discuss matters pertaining to the same.
    • In addition, they have consistently been looked to by society for expert advice on matters pertaining to health.
    • But will it be possible to cover all aspects pertaining to management in such a short time?
    • He also troubleshoots matters pertaining to industrial unrest.
    • I have received a number of related questions pertaining to this issue, so I will do my best to explain.
    • The standing committees are basically two groups of members consulting on various matters pertaining to the city council.
    • Similarly, on its return route, the bus should bear the related PIN pertaining to its destination.
    Synonyms
    concern, relate to, be related to, be connected with, be relevant to, have relevance to, apply to, be pertinent to, have reference to, refer to, have a bearing on, appertain to, bear on, affect, involve, cover, touch
    1. 1.1Law Belong to something as a part, appendage, or accessory.
      〔主律〕从属,归属,附属
      the premises, stock, and all assets pertaining to the business

      属于那个商行的商店经营场所、库存和所有的资产。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • To steal anything pertaining to this story would be plagarism and illegal, so please, don't.
      • The adjective ‘gastric’ applies to all things pertaining to the stomach.
      • While the individuals pertaining to those groups may argue that they feel they are viable blood donors, why take the risk?
      Synonyms
      belong to, be a part of, be an adjunct of, go along with, be included in
    2. 1.2with adverbial Be in effect or existence in a specified place or at a specified time.
      (在特定的时间或地点)生效,存在,起作用
      their economic circumstances are vastly different from those which pertained in their land of origin

      他们的经济环境与原产地的经济环境有很大的不同。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • There are generous Jackpots and a comfortable warm atmosphere pertains.
      • A serious litter problem pertained at the Shopping Centre.
      • As a student reading for a doctorate at the celebrated University of Paris-Sorbonne, he is well versed in the academic language that pertains in France and on the European Continent.
      • There are wonderful cash prizes and two jackpots on offer and a friendly atmosphere pertains.
      • The Minister emphasised that the 40% rate applied to next year only and the rate for future years would be decided in the light of the situation pertaining then.
      • The Department's guidelines are in some cases only half the market value pertaining in the open market.
      • In its taking and assessing of evidence from claimants, the Board requires a far lower standard of proof than that which pertains in the civil courts.
      • ‘The culture of blame which pertains in this country today is an unhealthy and debilitating trend,’ the Prime Minister said.
      • This situation has pertained for some time and has hindered the development of the town.
      • Who can tell what sort of situation might be pertaining when it comes to that.
      • The reason for old gents' clubs - as grown-up common rooms for unmarried men who lodged in the City and couldn't cook for themselves - no longer pertains.
      • James Joyce's view that the Irish view the British through the ‘cracked looking glass of a servant’ no longer pertains.
      • He gives the example of initiation into adulthood as a period of liminality in Ndembu society, when the norms of everyday life no longer pertain.
      Synonyms
      exist, be the order of the day, obtain, be in effect, be the case, be prevalent, prevail, be current, be established

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French partenir, from Latin pertinere ‘extend to, have reference to’, from per- ‘through’ + tenere ‘to hold’.

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