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retention

/ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ 名词 C1

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  1. The act of retaining or something retained. (countable, uncountable)
  2. The act or power of remembering things. (countable, uncountable)
  3. Memory; what is retained in the mind. (countable, uncountable)
  4. The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces. (countable, uncountable)
  5. The length of time a patient remains in treatment. (countable, uncountable)
  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. (countable, uncountable)
  7. The portion of a potential damage that must be paid for by the holder of an insurance policy. (countable, uncountable)

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The idea of the will, which would give an obvious motive for the crime, the secret visit unknown to his own parents, the retention of the stick, the blood, and the animal remains and buttons in the wood-pile, all were admirable.
《The Return of Sherlock Holmes》,第66页 · C1
Furthermore, this constant mental gymnastics severely disrupts the process of memory consolidation, which is crucial for long-term retention.
《The Myth of Multitasking》,第1页 · C1
Numerous empirical studies suggest that the physical, tactile act of forming letters by hand significantly enhances memory and learning retention.
《The Disappearing Signature》,第1页 · C1

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