The Open Dictionary

retain

動詞

UK/rɪˈteɪn/
US/rɪˈteɪn/

定義 retain 動詞

  1. C2Transitive(及物動詞)formal(正式)

    to continue to have or possess something; to not lose something.

    保持；保留；保有

    • Despite the challenges, she strove to retain her leadership position in the team.

      儘管面臨挑戰，她仍努力保持自己在團隊中的領導地位。

    • The company hopes to retain its core customer base through these reforms.

      公司希望通過這些改革保留其核心客戶群。

    • Even after retirement, he managed to retain influence in his field of passion.

      即使在退休後，他仍設法保留在他熱愛的領域中的影響力。

  2. Transitive(及物動詞)formal(正式)

    If a substance continues to hold or contain something, like heat or water, it retains it.

    保存；保持（熱量、水分等）；容納

    • This special soil has a remarkable ability to retain water.

      這種特殊土壤具有非凡的保水能力。

    • The insulation helps the building retain heat during cold weather.

      隔熱層幫助建築物在寒冷天氣中保持熱量。

    • This beverage bottle is designed to effectively retain the temperature of the drink.

      這種飲料瓶的設計能有效保持飲料的溫度。

  3. Transitive(及物動詞)law(法律)specialized(專業)

    To secure the services of a lawyer by paying a fee; to engage a lawyer.

    預先聘請（律師）；聘請（律師）