Definition
[linking verb] to continue to be in the same state or condition
Mooncakes remain an essential part of Mid-autumn Festival.
[vi.]
From time to time, James remained at home with his family.
Collocation
+[adj.] usually + [un-adj.] unclear, unchanged, unanswered, unproven
The fate of the injured remains unclear.
+[n.] a secret, an enigma
Whether the actor killed himself or was murdered remains a secret.
It remains unknown whether the actor killed himself or was murdered.
Practice
1. 中秋节一直是中国人最喜欢庆祝的节日之一。
Mid-autumn Festival remains one of those that Chinese people like celebrating most.
Mid-autumn Festival remains one of the most celebrated/observed national holidays in China.
