retain的意思

基本释义

• v 保持，保留，保有

  to keep something or continue to have something

例句

1. You have the right to retain possession of the goods.

   你有权保留这些物品。

2. The state wants to retain control of food imports.

   政府想保留对食品进口的控制权。

3. China dishes retain heat than metal ones do.

   瓷盘比金属盘能保温。

4. She tried to retain her self-control.

   她力图保持自我克制。

5. We shall retain our rights.

   我们将保留我们的权利。

6. This village still retains its old world character.

   这个村庄仍然保持着古色古香的特色。

7. She retains a clear memory of her schooldays.

   她对学生时代的事仍记忆犹新。

短语

• retain sth on〔over〕 sth

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英英释义

verb 1. keep in one's mind e.g. I cannot retain so much information 2. secure and keep for possible future use or application e.g. The landlord retained the security deposit I reserve the right to disagree Synonym: holdkeep backhold back 3. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature e.g. 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 Synonym: continuekeepkeep on 4. hold back within e.g. This soil retains water I retain this drug for a long time the dam retains the water

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