Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #6675
retentions
保持，保留
retentions is the plural of retention.
the act of keeping or maintaining something
指持有或保存的状态或能力
- 1.
The act of retaining or something retained.
保留或被保留的行为。
- 2.
The act or power of remembering things.
记住事物的行为或能力。
- 3.
Memory; what is retained in the mind.
记忆；保留在脑中的事物。
- 4.
The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces.
尿液和粪便的不自主滞留。
- 5.
The length of time a patient remains in treatment.
患者接受治疗的时间长度。
- 6.
The right to withhold a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right is duly paid; a lien.
扣留债务或保留财产的权利,直到债务得到偿还；留置权。
- 7.
The portion of a potential damage that must be paid for by the holder of an insurance policy.
保险单持有人必须支付的潜在损失部分。
记忆，记忆力；滞留，固位；保留或被保留的行为。；记住事物的行为或能力。；记忆；保留在脑中的事物。
In use
The student's retention of the material was excellent after repeated review.
Good employee retention programs are essential for company growth.
The soil's water retention capacity is important for agriculture.
retention of sth
retention of 后接被保持的事物。
The retention of knowledge requires regular review.
知识的保持需要定期复习。
retention + noun
retention 作前置定语修饰名词，表示保持该方面的能力或策略。
The company is focusing on customer retention.
公司正专注于客户维系。
retention in [context]
in 后接具体领域或群体。
Connections
Collocations
- memory retention
- 记忆力保持
- Regular reading can improve memory retention in older adults.定期阅读可以改善老年人的记忆力保持。
- retention rate
- 保留率
- The company’s employee retention rate has increased this year.公司今年的员工保留率有所提高。
- data retention
- 数据保留
- We need to comply with the data retention policy.我们需要遵守数据保留政策。
- talent retention
- 人才保留
- Offering competitive benefits is key to talent retention.提供有竞争力的福利是人才保留的关键。
- water retention
- 保水性
- This soil has good water retention for crops.这种土壤对作物有良好的保水性。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
retention 中的 ten 像中文‘十’，十根手指紧握不放，即‘保持’。
Context & Register
[object Object]
Grammar Note
通常不可数，表示保持或记忆，常用搭配 retention of sth.
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with retention because they share the stressed vowel /ɛ/ and the following sounds /nʃən/. Be cautious of words like 'station' /ˈsteɪʃən/ or 'education' /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/, which have different vowel sounds despite the similar -tion ending.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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