retain

[ri'tein]

vt.保持, 保留, 记住, 聘请

例句与用法：

Her memory retains everything she reads.

她过目不忘。

He retained the best lawyer in the state to defend his case.

他为他的案子聘了该州最好的律师。

I will retain my right.

我将保留我的权力。

词形变化：

形容词: retainable | 名词: retainability | 动词过去式: retained | 动词过去分词: retained | 动词现在分词: retaining | 动词第三人称单数: retains |

详细释义：

vt.

1. 保留, 保持

She retains a clear memory of her school days.

她对自己的学生时代有着清晰的记忆。

2. 留住; 挡住, 拦住

This vessel won't retain water.

这容器盛不住水。

3. 记住

Concentrated study will help you to retain knowledge.

专心学习有助于你记住知识。

4. 聘, 雇

He retained the best lawyer in the state.

他聘请了该州最好的律师。