1 remainder /rɪˈmeɪndɚ/ noun plural remainders
plural remainders
Learner's definition of REMAINDER
1
the remainder : the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.其余;剩余部分 —
often + of 2 [count] mathematics
a : the number that is left when one number is subtracted from another number差数 b : the number that is left over when one number does not divide evenly into another number余数 3
[count] : a book that is sold at a reduced price by the publisher : a book that is remaindered降价图书;(因积压滞销而降价销售的)剩书
2 remainder /rɪˈmeɪndɚ/ verb
remainders; remaindered; remaindering
2 remainder
/rɪˈmeɪndɚ/
verb
remainders; remaindered; remaindering
Learner's definition of REMAINDER
[+ object]
: to sell (a book) at a reduced price because not many copies are being sold and no more copies will be produced(图书因积压滞销而)削价出售