retain

🇺🇸 /rɪˈteɪn/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈteɪn/
詞頻
難度
標籤 TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-C2
verb
B2

to keep something and not lose it

The old house retains its original charm.

這棟老房子保留了它原有的魅力。

B2

to hold or contain something inside

This soil can retain water well during dry months.

這種土壤在乾旱月份能很好地保持水分。

R

to pay someone to work for you

You should retain a lawyer to help with your case.

你應該聘請一位律師來幫助處理你的案件。

translation

v. 保留, 保持, 聘請

詞形變化

3rd Present retains
Past retained
Perfect retained
Progressive retaining