retain

美音音标: [rɪ'teɪn] retain
英音音标: [rɪ'teɪn] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
retain
词性
v
解释
hold back within
示例
This soil retains water|I retain this drug for a long time|the dam retains the water

同义
continue retain keep keep on
词性
v
解释
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
示例
We cannot continue several servants any longer|She retains a lawyer|The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff|Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on|We kept the work going as long as we could|She retained her composure|this garment retains its shape even after many washings

同义
keep back hold hold back retain
词性
v
解释
secure and keep for possible future use or application
示例
The landlord retained the security deposit|I reserve the right to disagree

同义
retain
词性
v
解释
keep in one's mind
示例
I cannot retain so much information