retention

US [rɪˈtenʃ(ə)n]
UK [rɪ'tenʃ(ə)n]
  • n.保留;保持;维持;记忆力
  • Web保持力;自留额;滞留
retention
n.
1.
保持;维持;保留the action of keeping sth rather than losing it or stopping it
The company needs to improve its training and retention of staff.
公司需要改进对员工的培训和留用工作。
2.
(液体、热量等的)保持,阻滞the action of keeping liquid, heat, etc. inside sth rather than letting it escape
Eating too much salt can cause fluid retention.
摄盐过多会导致体液潴留。
3.
记忆力;记性the ability to remember things
Visual material aids the retention of information.
直观材料有助于加强记忆。

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