新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

retention

英  [rɪˈtenʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 保留

    The retention of something is the keeping of it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The Citizens' Forum supported special powers for Quebec but also argued for the retention of a strong central government.

    《市民论坛》支持魁北克的特殊权力,但是也主张保留一个强有力的中央政府。

    例:

    A deficiency in magnesium increases lead absorption and retention.

    缺镁会增加铅的吸收和滞留。