1、保持某种状态，不变。例如：The weather remained clear all day. 天气一整天都很晴朗。She remained calm even though she was under a lot of pressure. 尽管她承受了很大的压力，但她依然保持冷静。
2、仍然存在，剩余。例如：There are three slices of pie remaining. 还有三片馅饼。He remained behind after the others left. 其他人离开后他还留在原地。
3、依然保有某种资格或身份。例如：She remained a loyal supporter of the team. 她依收墩芬蓥然是球队的忠实支持者。He remained a member of the club even after he moved away. 尽管他搬走了，他仍然是俱乐部的成员。