Definitions
v. keep or continue to have something
保留；保持
v. keep information in your memory
记住
v. pay to keep someone's professional services available
聘请；留聘
Example
This old house still retains its original wooden doors.
这座老房子仍保留着原来的木门。
Flexible working arrangements can help companies retain experienced employees while improving overall job satisfaction.
灵活的工作安排能帮助企业留住经验丰富的员工，同时提高整体工作满意度。
Collocations
- retain control
- retain information
- retain staff
- retain moisture
Word family
- retention (n.)
- retentive (adj.)
Synonyms
- keep
- preserve
Antonyms
- lose
Usage tip
正式用词，直接接宾语；记住知识也可用retain。
FAQ
- What does retain mean?
- keep or continue to have something keep information in your memory pay to keep someone's professional services available
- How is retain pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈteɪn/, US /rɪˈteɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
