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residue
UK ['rez.ɪ.dju:] US [-ə.du:] noun countable usually singular formal
■the part that is left after the main part has gone or been taken away, or a substance that remains after a chemical process such as evaporation 剩余部分；剩余物；残留物；残渣•She cut off the best meat and threw away the residue.她切下最好的肉，把剩下的扔掉了。 •The white residue in/on the kettle is a result of minerals in the water.壶中／上白色的渣子是水中的矿物质沉淀。 ■legal
■the part of a dead person's money and property that is left after taxes, debts, etc. have been paid （扣除税款、债款等后的）剩余遗产•The residue (of the estate) went to her granddaughter.剩余遗产由她的孙女继承。 |