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| /rɪˈteɪn/ |
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| 1 | to keep someone or something 保留；留住 |
| These plans encourage the elderly to retain their independence. 这些计划鼓励老年人保持自立。 |
| We’ re trying to recruit and retain skilled staff. 我们尽量雇佣并留住有技能的职员。 |
| The US expects to retain control over the operation. 美国期望继续控制这次行动。 |
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| 2 | to remember ideas or information 记住 |
| I shall retain a lasting and fond memory of him. 我会保留一份关于他的长久而美好的记忆。 |
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| 3 | to employ a professional person such as a lawyer or doctor by paying an amount of money called a retainer before the work is done 付定金聘用（律师、医生等） |
| It will cost £2,500 to retain a good lawyer. 聘请一位优秀的律师要花费2,500英镑。 |
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| DERIVED WORD |
| retaining adj |
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