读音

/riːˈteɪn/

释义

• 动词:

1. 保持；保留。例如: “They retained their original culture over the years.”
2. 记住；回忆。例如: “She could retain information easily.”
3. 雇佣；聘请。例如: “The company retained a lawyer for legal advice.”
4. 保持不变；维持。例如: “The building has retained its historic charm.”

短语

• “Retain one’s composure” 保持镇静。
• “Retain a lawyer” 雇佣律师。
• “Retain water” 保水，如在减肥时体内储存水分。

例句

• 保持："Despite the challenges, they managed to retain their market share."
• 记忆："After reading the text once, he was able to retain most of the key points."
• 雇佣："They decided to retain an experienced consultant for the project."
• 保持不变："The old house has retained its original wooden floors."

同义词

• Keep
• Maintain
• Hold on to
• Preserve
• Sustain