retained

• 被保留、保存下来的；未被丢失或交出的，仍处于某人拥有或记忆之中的。

Kept in one's possession or memory; not lost or given away.

1. Kept or heldB2formal

   Kept in one's possession or control; not lost or given away.

   保留的

   • The retained documents are stored in the archive.
   • She retained her composure during the difficult interview.
   • The company retained its top employees with bonuses.

   同义词keptmaintainedpossessedpreservedreserved

   反义词forfeitedgivenlostrelinquished

2. Maintained or preservedB2formal

   Kept in a particular state or condition; not changed or altered.

   保留的

   • The retained heat from the oven kept the food warm.
   • He retained his youthful appearance well into his fifties.
   • The retained earnings were reinvested into the business.

   同义词conservedintactkeptmaintainedpreservedunchanged

   反义词alteredchangeddiscardedmodifiedremoved

• 表示保存、保留或继续拥有某物，也可指保持某种状态或关系，或记住某事。

A verb used to indicate the act of keeping, holding, or continuing to possess something, or of maintaining a condition or relationship.

1. Keep or continue to haveB2formal

   To continue to have or keep something, especially something important or valuable.

   保留

   • She managed to retain her composure during the crisis.
   • The company retained its top employees with better benefits.
   • He retained the memory of that day for years.

   同义词holdkeepmaintainpreserve

   反义词abandoncedeforfeitlosereleaserelinquishsurrenderyield

2. Hold in placeB2formal

   To keep something in a particular position or condition.

   保持

   • The dam retains water for irrigation purposes.
   • This soil retains moisture well.
   • The walls retain heat during the winter.

   同义词anchorclaspfastenfixgripholdkeeppinsecure

   反义词droprelease

3. Employ or engage servicesB2formal

   To hire or secure the services of someone, especially a professional.

   聘请

   • They retained a lawyer to handle the case.
   • The firm retained a consultant for the project.
   • She retained a personal trainer to help with her fitness.

   同义词appointcommissioncontractemployengageenlisthirerecruitsecuretake on