| 词汇 | retain |
| 释义 | retain 2 ENTRIES FOUND: retain (verb) retaining wall (noun) retain /rɪˈteɪn/ verb retains; retained; retaining retain /rɪˈteɪn/ verb retains; retained; retaining Learner's definition of RETAIN [+ object] formal 1 : to continue to have or use (something) : keep保持；持有；保留 A landlord may retain part of your deposit if you break the lease.如果你违反租约，房东可能会扣下你的部分押金。 They insisted on retaining old customs.他们坚持保留旧习俗。 You will retain your rights as a citizen.你将保留你的公民权利。 The TV show has retained its popularity for many years.这个电视节目多年来一直受到观众的喜爱。 2 : to keep (someone) in a position, job, etc.留住（某人） The company's goal is to attract and retain good employees.公司的目标是要吸引和留住优秀的员工。 The team failed to retain him, and he became a free agent.这个球队没能留住他，他成了一名自由球员。 3 : to pay for the work of (a person or business)聘请；聘用 They have decided to retain a firm to conduct a survey.他们决定聘请一家公司开展调查。 You may need to retain an attorney.你可能需要聘请一位律师。 4 : to keep (something) in your memory especially for a long period of time（尤指长久地）记住 I studied French in college, but I haven't retained much of what I learned.我在大学学过法语，但现在忘得差不多了。 She has a remarkable ability to retain odd facts.她有一种非凡的能力，能记住各种古怪的基本资料。 5 : to continue to hold (something, such as heat or moisture) as time passes保持，保留（热量、水分等） Topping the soil with mulch will help it to retain moisture.用覆盖物盖住土壤将有助于保留水分。 |
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