retainer

US /rɪˈteɪ.nɚ/
UK /rɪˈteɪ.nɚ/
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1.

预付金, 聘用费

a fee paid in advance to someone, especially a lawyer, to secure or keep their services when required

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The company paid a large retainer to the law firm.
公司向律师事务所支付了一大笔预付金。
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She works on a retainer basis for several clients.
她为几位客户提供预付金服务。
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feeadvancedeposit
2.

保持器, 固定器

a device that holds something in place

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The dental retainer helps keep her teeth straight.
牙齿保持器有助于保持她的牙齿整齐。
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Make sure the battery retainer is securely fastened.
确保电池固定器已牢固固定。
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holderfastenerclamp
3.

随从, 家臣

a servant or dependent in a wealthy or noble household

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The old lord still had a few loyal retainers.
老领主仍然有几个忠诚的随从。
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She was a trusted retainer in the royal court.
她是王室中一位值得信赖的随从。
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attendantservantdependentaide
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retainretained earnings