retain

動詞

1. 1

   保留、保有、維持

   The old building retains much of its original charm.

   這棟老建築保留了大部分原有的韻味。

2. 2

   留住、留任

   The company struggles to retain young engineers.

   這家公司很難留住年輕的工程師。

3. 3

   記住、記得正式

   Children retain new words more easily than adults do.

   小孩比大人更容易記住新的單字。

4. 4

   蓄積、保住

   This type of soil retains water very well.

   這種土壤很能蓄水。

5. 5

   聘請、延聘法律

   She retained a lawyer before signing the contract.

   她在簽約前先聘請了一位律師。