verb🔗Share保持する, 維持するTo keep in possession or use."The company retained a lawyer to handle the contract negotiations. "その会社は契約交渉を処理するために弁護士を保持した。businesslawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share雇う, 保持するTo keep in one's pay or service."The company retained Ms. Johnson as a consultant even after her initial project was finished, because of her valuable expertise. "その会社は、彼女の貴重な専門知識のため、最初のプロジェクトが終わった後も、ジョンソンさんをコンサルタントとして雇い続けました。jobbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share雇う, 保持するTo employ by paying a retainer."The company retained a lawyer to represent them in court. "会社は裁判で彼らを代表するために弁護士を雇った。businessjoblawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share保持する, 保つTo hold secure."The dam retained the water, preventing a flood. "ダムは水を保持し、洪水を防ぎました。businesslawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share留年させるTo hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year."Because he didn't pass his exams, the school retained Mark in the third grade for another year. "彼は試験に合格しなかったため、学校はマークを3年生に留年させた。educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share抑える, 防ぐTo restrain; to prevent."The dam retained the floodwaters, preventing them from reaching the town. "ダムは洪水を抑え、町に到達するのを防ぎました。actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share所属する, 属するTo belong; to pertain."The smell of freshly baked bread retained to the kitchen, making the whole house feel warm. "焼きたてのパンの匂いはキッチンに所属し、家全体を暖かく感じさせた。lawbusinesspropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
