pertain

Definitions

per- (through, thoroughly) + tain (hold) = to hold all the way through to something, hence to be connected to it. Almost always used with 'to': the rules pertaining to safety. It is formal and most at home in legal or official writing.

Common Collocations

• 1.pertain to与……有关
• 2.matters pertaining to与……有关的事项
• 3.rights pertaining to附属的权利

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Please file all documents pertaining to the case.

• 2.

  These regulations pertain only to commercial vehicles.