retain
柯林斯词典
1. V-T To retain something means to continue to have that thing. 保留[正式]
The interior of the shop still retains a nineteenth-century atmosphere. 那家商店内部依然保持着19世纪的格调。
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retain /rɪˈteɪn/ (retaining,retained,retains)
剑桥词典
- C2 formal
- He will retain the honorary title of non-executive chairman .
- These plants need a rich soil which retains moisture .
- When they divorced she retained a legal interest in the property .
- The villagers retain a strong attachment to their traditional customs .
- The management retains the right to refuse admission . 返回 retain
to keep or continue to have something
保持；保留；保有
She has lost her battle to retain control of the company . 她被打败了，失去了继续掌管公司的权力。
He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance . 在整个表演过程中，他设法保持了自己的尊严。
She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race . 在比赛的后半程中，她成功地保住了领先地位。
I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember ) facts easily . 我记忆力很好，记东西不费劲。
formal
If a substance retains something, such as heat or water , it continues to hold or contain it.
保存；留住；容纳
The sea retains the sun's warmth longer than the land . 海水储存太阳的热量的时间比陆地要长。
也见 retention
law specialized
to get the services of a lawyer by paying them before you need them
付定金聘请（律师）
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