과거로부터 전해 내려오는 역사적 가치가 있는 물건이나 흔적
An object from the past that has survived, especially one of historical interest.
예문:
"The museum features a rare relic from the Iron Age."
"Archaeologists discovered a bronze relic buried deep in the sand."
성인의 유골이나 유품 등 숭배의 대상이 되는 물건
A part of a deceased holy person's body or belongings kept as an object of reverence.
예문:
"Pilgrims traveled miles to touch the sacred relic of the saint."
"The cathedral houses a relic believed to be a piece of the true cross."
과거의 풍습이나 신념 등이 현재까지 남아 있는 것
A custom, belief, or object that has survived from an earlier time but is now considered outmoded.
예문:
"Some people view the monarchy as a relic of a bygone era."
"This law is a relic of the colonial period and needs to be updated."
환경 변화에도 불구하고 과거의 상태로 살아남은 생물
A species or community that has survived from an earlier period in a changed environment.
예문:
"This rare fern is a biological relic from the prehistoric age."
"The isolated valley serves as a refuge for several relic species."