retain

🇺🇸 /rɪˈteɪn/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈteɪn/
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タグ TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-C2
verb
B2

to keep something and not lose it

The old house retains its original charm.

その古い家は本来の魅力を保っている。

B2

to hold or contain something inside

This soil can retain water well during dry months.

この土壌は乾燥した月間に水をよく保持できる。

R

to pay someone to work for you

You should retain a lawyer to help with your case.

あなたの事件を手伝うために弁護士を雇うべきです。

translation

v. 保持する, 雇う

語形変化

3rd Present retains
Past retained
Perfect retained
Progressive retaining

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