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retained

Произношение: [rɪˈteɪnd]

Слово

Контекст: «memory»

(verb) to keep something in your mind. When you learn something in school, and you remember it later, you have retained that information.

Пример

After studying hard, she retained all the important facts for the test.

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He could not retain the information because he didn't pay attention in class.

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What strategies can help you retain information better?

Контекст: «property»

(verb) to hold on to something or keep something with you. This could be a possession or an idea that you don’t give away.

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The family retained ownership of the house for many years.

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They decided to sell the property and no longer retained any interest in it.

Пример

Which items do you wish to retain after the move?

Контекст: «employment»

(verb) to keep someone in a job or to hire someone for a particular task. When someone is chosen to do a job and stays in that position, they have been retained.

Пример

The company retained her as a consultant because of her expertise.

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He was not retained by the company after his probation period ended.

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How long do you plan to retain your current employees?

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