retain
英 /rɪˈteɪn/ 美 /rɪˈteɪn/
- v. 保留；保持keep or continue to have something
- v. 记住keep information in your memory
- v. 聘请；留聘pay to keep someone's professional services available
This old house still retains its original wooden doors.
这座老房子仍保留着原来的木门。
Flexible working arrangements can help companies retain experienced employees while improving overall job satisfaction.
灵活的工作安排能帮助企业留住经验丰富的员工，同时提高整体工作满意度。
搭配
retain control 保持控制权retain information 记住信息retain staff 留住员工retain moisture 保持水分
辨析提示
正式用词，直接接宾语；记住知识也可用retain。
词族
retention (n.)、retentive (adj.)
反义 lose
相关词
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- negotiation 谈判；协商
- inspector 检查员；督察员
- query 询问；疑问
- teller 银行柜员
- cooperative 乐于合作的；合作的
- workload 工作量；工作负荷
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