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第三人称
retains
现在进行时
retaining
过去式
retained
过去完成时
retained
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保留, 铭记
to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness
及物动词
- Even after many years, she could still retain vivid memories of her childhood home.
即使多年以后，她仍然能够保留对童年家园的生动记忆。
- To succeed in language learning, it's important to practice regularly to retain vocabulary and grammar rules.
要在语言学习中取得成功，重要的是要定期练习以记住词汇和语法规则。
- The mentor shared valuable advice with the protege, hoping they would retain the wisdom throughout their career.
导师与门徒分享了宝贵的建议，希望他们能在整个职业生涯中保留这些智慧。
- The storyteller captivated the audience with a tale that was both entertaining and easy to retain in their memories.
讲故事的人用一个既有趣又容易记住的故事吸引了观众。
2
保留, 保持
to keep what one has or to continue having something
及物动词
- The antique shop owner decided to retain a few rare pieces in the collection.
古董店老板决定在收藏中保留几件稀有物品。
- Individuals who maintain a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet are more likely to retain good physical and mental well-being as they age.
保持健康生活方式和均衡饮食的个人更有可能在年老时保持良好的身心健康。
- The professor encouraged students to actively engage with course materials to better retain knowledge for future applications.
教授鼓励学生积极参与课程材料，以便更好地保留知识以备将来应用。
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保留, 吸收
to absorb and keep a substance within a particular object or material
及物动词
- Bath towels made of high-quality cotton retain moisture well.
高品质棉制成的浴巾能很好地保留水分。
- Certain fabrics are designed to retain heat, making them suitable for winter clothing that keeps the body warm.
某些面料设计用于保留热量，使其适合保持身体温暖的冬季服装。
- The sponge-like material in the air filter is designed to retain dust particles and maintain air quality in the room.
空气过滤器中的海绵状材料旨在保留灰尘颗粒并保持房间内的空气质量。
- The skin's natural oils help retain moisture, keeping it hydrated and preventing dryness.
皮肤的天然油脂有助于保留水分，保持皮肤水润并防止干燥。
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保留, 保持
to intentionally keep, maintain, or preserve something in its current state, resisting removal, elimination, or alteration
及物动词
- The small town decided to retain its annual summer festival as a cherished tradition.
小镇决定保留其一年一度的夏季节日作为一个珍贵的传统。
- The company decided to retain its flexible work policy to support employee well-being.
公司决定保留其灵活的工作政策以支持员工的福祉。
- The legislature voted to retain the existing environmental protection laws.
立法机构投票决定保留现有的环境保护法律。
- The school opted to retain the practice of having a mentorship program for new students.
学校选择保留为新学生提供导师计划的做法。