vestigial
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Vestigial is used to describe the small amounts of something that still remain of a larger or more important thing. 残留的[正式] [usu ADJ n]
...vestigial pagan practices and symbols inside Christian churches. ...基督教教堂内残留下来的异教习俗和象征。
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vestigial /vɛˈstɪdʒɪəl, -dʒəl/
剑桥词典
- [ 只用在名词前面的形容词 ]
being a small remaining part or amount
残留的，残余的
medical specialized
used to describe something, especially a part of the body , that has not developed completely , or has stopped being used and has almost disappeared
（尤指身体部位）发育不全的，退化的
a vestigial organ /limb /tail 退化的器官／上肢／尾巴 返回 vestigial