Wordiyoretain
🇬🇧 UK/rɪ'teɪn/🇺🇸 US/ri'tein/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
v.
To keep or continue to have something; to hold back or maintain in a place or condition
保留，保持
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.retain control保持控制权
- 2.retain the right保留权利
- 3.retain moisture保持水分
- 4.retain information记住信息
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company struggled to retain its best employees.
- 2.
The company decided to retain its top engineers despite budget cuts.
- 3.
She managed to retain her composure during the difficult interview.
- 4.
This fabric retains heat exceptionally well in cold weather.