retaining
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/rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
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/rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
A wall or structure that holds back something like soil or water to prevent it from moving.
The retaining wall was built to prevent the soil from sliding down the hill.
建造了挡土墙以防止土壤沿山坡滑下。