"retaining" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 保留
• 保持

Definition

指保留或保存某物，不让其离开。可以是保存信息、物品，或保持某种状态或品质。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Retaining” 常用于正式或技术场合，比如“retaining wall”（挡土墙）或“retaining information”（保留信息）。强调不丢失或不放弃。与“keeping”类似，但“retaining”更显正式或永久性。

Examples

She is retaining important documents for future reference.

她正在**保留**重要文件以备将来查阅。

The wall is retaining the soil from sliding down the hill.

这面墙在**保留**土壤，防止滑坡。

He is retaining a lot of information for his exams.

他为了考试在**记住**很多信息。

I have trouble retaining names after meeting people just once.

我见过一次面后很难**记住**别人的名字。

This sponge is great at retaining water.

这种海绵非常擅长**保留**水分。

After losing weight, my body stopped retaining as much fluid.

减肥后，我的身体不再那么**滞留**水分了。