retainer
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/rɪˈteɪnər/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈteɪnə(r)/
noun
R
Money paid to someone to ensure they are available for work when needed.
The company pays a retainer to the consultant to have her expertise on call.
公司支付顾问的咨询费，以便随时获得她的专业意见。
R
A small amount of rent paid to keep a room available even when not in use.
I paid a retainer to hold the apartment while I'm on vacation.
我支付了保留金以保留度假期间的公寓。
R
A device used to keep teeth straight after braces are removed.
The dentist fitted her with a retainer to maintain the alignment of her teeth.
牙医为她安装了一个保持器以保持牙齿的排列。
R
A long-term family servant.
The family's retainer had been with them for over 30 years.
这个家庭的长期雇员已经为他们服务超过30年了。
translation
预聘费, 保留租金, 保持器, 家仆
词形变化
Plural
retainers