retain (B1)

カタカナ: リテイン

IPA: /rɪˈteɪn/

Definition

To keep or continue to have something, especially a skill, quality, or possession.

意味: 何かを保持し続けること、特にスキルや性質、所有物を手放さないことを指します。

Examples / 例文

• She managed to retain her composure during the crisis. — She managed to retain her composure during the crisis.

• It's important to retain a sense of humor, even in difficult times. — It's important to retain a sense of humor, even in difficult times.

• The company hopes to retain its best employees by offering competitive salaries. — The company hopes to retain its best employees by offering competitive salaries.

Retain の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Retain:

• 保持する
• 維持する
• 記憶する

How to Use Retain

retain possession of (prepositional phrase)

To keep control or ownership of something. — "The refugees were not allowed to retain possession of their belongings."

retain control of (prepositional phrase)

To keep power or authority over something. — "The military managed to retain control of the capital city."

retain staff (collocation)

To keep employees working for a company. — "High salaries are crucial for retaining skilled staff."

retain memory (collocation)

To keep information or experiences in one's mind. — "Certain types of music can help you retain new vocabulary."

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