verb🔗Share保留，保持 To keep in possession or use."The company retained a lawyer to handle the contract negotiations. "公司保留了一位律师来处理合同谈判事宜。businesslawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share聘用, 雇用 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. "即使在最初的项目结束后，公司仍然聘用了约翰逊女士作为顾问，因为她拥有宝贵的专业知识。jobbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share聘用，雇佣。 To employ by paying a retainer."The company retained a lawyer to represent them in court. "这家公司聘请了一位律师，让他/她代表他们在法庭上辩护。businessjoblawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share保留，保持。 To hold secure."The dam retained the water, preventing a flood. "这座水坝拦住了水，防止了洪水。businesslawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share留级， 留班。 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. "因为考试没及格，学校让马克留级，继续在三年级读一年。educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share保留，阻止 To restrain; to prevent."The dam retained the floodwaters, preventing them from reaching the town. "水坝拦住了洪水，避免了洪水淹没城镇。actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share属于，归于。 To belong; to pertain."The smell of freshly baked bread retained to the kitchen, making the whole house feel warm. "新鲜出炉面包的香味弥漫在厨房里，让整个房子都感到温暖，这香味也属于且仅属于厨房。lawbusinesspropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
