noun🔗Share家臣,侍从. Any thing or person that retains."After getting her braces removed, Sarah wore her retainers every night to keep her teeth straight. "莎拉摘掉牙套后,每天晚上都戴保持器,以保持牙齿整齐。jobbusinessorganizationlawmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share门客,食客。 A dependent or follower of someone of rank."The king traveled with a large group of retainers, including soldiers and servants. "国王出行时带着一大群门客和食客,包括士兵和仆人。persongrouppoliticshistoryroyalgovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share家臣,门客 A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years."The wealthy family kept several retainers on staff who had worked for them for over twenty years, handling everything from gardening to household management. "这户富裕人家供养着好几位家臣,他们为这家工作了二十多年,负责打理从园艺到家务管理的一切事务。jobpersonservicehistorysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share预付款,定金。 A fee one pays to reserve the other's time for services."This lawyer charges a retainer for his work."这位律师的工作需要预付定金。businessfinancelawserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share保持器 A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment."After her braces were removed, Sarah wore her retainers every night to keep her teeth straight. "取下牙套后,萨拉每晚都戴保持器, чтобы保证牙齿的整齐。medicinedevicebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading