retain

动词

1. 1

   保留、保有、维持

   The old building retains much of its original charm.

   这栋老建筑保留了大部分原有的韵味。

2. 2

   留住、留任

   The company struggles to retain young engineers.

   这家公司很难留住年轻的工程师。

3. 3

   记住、记得正式

   Children retain new words more easily than adults do.

   小孩比大人更容易记住新的单字。

4. 4

   蓄积、保住

   This type of soil retains water very well.

   这种土壤很能蓄水。

5. 5

   聘请、延聘法律

   She retained a lawyer before signing the contract.

   她在签约前先聘请了一位律师。