a small part or amount of something larger, stronger, or more important that still exists from something that existed in the past

These old buildings are the last vestiges of a colonial past. 这些旧建筑是殖民历史最后的痕迹。

There is now no vestige of hope that the missing children will be found alive. 失踪儿童现在已经毫无生还的希望了。

Synonym: trace