retain

retain [riˈtein] vt.

1. ■ 保留[持]

2. ■ 不忘; 记住

3. ■ 雇用, 聘请(律师等)

eliminate the false and retain the true 去伪存真

retain one's presence of mind 镇定自若

retain an appearance of youth 保有年轻的外貌

a vessel to retain water 盛水的容器

retain these distinctions 记住这些区别

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继承用法

retainable adj.

1. ■ 可保持的; 可保留的; 可记住的; 可聘请的; 可雇用的

retainability n. retainableness n. retainment n.

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参考词汇

见keep;