어떤 대상이나 상태를 잃지 않고 계속해서 가지고 있는 것
The act of continuing to keep or hold onto something, such as employees, customers, or control.
예문:
"The company's main goal this year is retaining its existing client base."
"Retaining top talent is a challenge for many startups."
구조물 등이 무너지거나 흘러내리지 않도록 붙잡아 두는 역할을 하는
Serving to hold back or support something, such as soil or water, to prevent it from moving or collapsing.
예문:
"They built a massive retaining wall to protect the house from landslides."
"The retaining ring ensures that the mechanical parts stay in place."
학습한 정보나 지식을 잊지 않고 머릿속에 계속 보존하는 것
The ability to store and remember information or experiences in the mind over a period of time.
예문:
"Visualizing information is a great technique for retaining what you read."
"The study examined how well students were retaining the lecture material."
전문가(특히 변호사)의 서비스를 받기 위해 미리 비용을 지불하고 고용하는 것
The act of engaging the services of a professional, especially a lawyer, by paying a preliminary fee.
예문:
"The family is considering retaining a private investigator."
"Retaining a high-profile attorney can be very expensive."