"retained" in Chinese (Simplified)
保留保持
Definition
仍然保有或继续拥有某物，通常在别人失去或发生变化后。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或中性场合，如商业、法律或学术领域（如“保留盈余”）。表示主动保留某物，不是偶然保有。
Examples
The company retained its top employees during the crisis.
公司在危机期间**保留**了顶尖员工。
Water is retained in a sponge.
水被海绵**保留**住。
She retained all her receipts for tax purposes.
她为报税**保留**了所有收据。
He retained his accent even after years abroad.
多年在国外后，他仍然**保留**了自己的口音。
Certain foods can cause salt to be retained in the body.
某些食物会让身体**保留**盐分。
The original features were retained in the renovation.
翻修时保留了原有特征。