| [/rɪˈteɪn; rɪˋten/] v [Tn] (esp fml 尤作文雅语) 用法:
1 keep (sth) in one's possession or use 保持或保留（某物）:
We retained the original fireplace when we decorated the room. 我们装修房间时保留了原有的壁炉. 用法:
2 continue to have (sth); not lose 仍然有（某事物）; 未丧失; 保住:
Despite losing his job he retains his pension. 他虽然失去了工作, 但仍然享有养老金. *
These roses retain their scent. 这些玫瑰花仍有余香. *
He is 90 but still retains (the use of) all his faculties. 他已90高龄, 但身体功能都很好. *
The police retained control of the situation. 警方仍然控制著局势. 用法:
3 keep (sth) in one's memory 记住（某事物）:
be able to retain numbers, dates, facts, etc 能记住数目、 日期、 事实等 *
She retains a clear impression/memory of the incident. 她对那件事印象很深[记得很清楚]. 用法:
4 keep (sth) in place; hold or contain 止住（某物）; 保持; 容纳:
A dyke was built to retain the floods. 修了一道堤坝挡住洪水. *
Clay soil retains water. 黏土能保持水分. 用法:
5 (law 律) book the services of (esp a barrister) by making a payment 付定金聘请（尤指讼务律师）:
a retaining fee 聘用定金. |