英语词汇“retain”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	retain
释义	retain retain /rɪˈteɪn/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for retain 1 C2 _FORMAL to keep or continue to have something: » She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.» He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance.» She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race.» I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Keeping and storing things 2 F0 _FORMAL If a substance retains something, such as heat or water, it continues to hold or contain it: » The sea retains the sun's warmth longer than the land.→ _{SEE ALSO} RETENTION(Cf. ↑retention)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Keeping and storing things 3 F0 _LEGAL to get the services of a lawyer by paying them before you need them Thesaurus⁺: ↑Recruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobs • • • Extra Examples:» 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.
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