retention
n[U, sing]
(fml 文)1 possession or use of sth 具有; 具备; 享有; 享用
retention of one's rights, privileges, etc 权利、 特权等的享有
the full retention of one's (mental) faculties (心智)能力的健全.
2 ability to remember things 记忆力; 记性
her limited/extraordinary powers of retention 她那有限的[非凡的]记忆力
show an amazing retention of facts, details, childhood impressions, etc 显示出对事实、 细节、 儿时情景等的惊人记忆力.
3 action of holding sth in position or containing it 挡住; 拦阻; 保持; 保留; 容纳
the retention of flood waters, crowds 拦住洪水、 人群
suffer from retention of urine, ie failure to pass it out from the bladder 患闭尿症(不能排尿).
Of course he is. He's very successful. He's made lots of records. They broadcast a programme of his music last month on the radio. Why don't you come on Saturday? I think you'd enjoy it.