holdover
noun
UK/ˈhəʊld.əʊ.vəʳ/
US/ˈhoʊld.oʊ.vɚ/
Definitions of holdover noun
- Countable(可数名词)
A person or thing that remains from a previous time or situation, especially one that continues in a role or position after others have left.
留任者；残留物
Despite the company restructuring, some veteran employees were holdovers, playing crucial roles in the new setup.
尽管公司进行了重组，一些资深员工仍然是留任者，在新的架构中扮演着关键角色。
The traditional custom is a holdover from a past era and is not commonly practiced now.
这个传统习俗是过去的遗留，现在已经不常见了。
This old policy is a holdover from a previous administration and is now being replaced by new regulations.
这项旧政策是前任政府的遗留，现在正被新法规取代。