【retention音标】 英[rɪˈtenʃn] 美[rɪˈtenʃn]
【单词释义】 retention是什么意思：
n.[U]保留；保持；维持；记忆力，保持力；（热量的）阻滞；（液体的）滞留
[单词分级] 英语六级/考研词汇
【retention形近词/近似词】
contention n.竞争，争论；争夺；看法，观点
mention v.提到，说起 n.提及，说起
attention n.注意(力)；关注
inattention n.[U]不注意；不经心；心不在焉；疏忽,粗心
intention n.意图，目的；意向；打算
【单词例句】
◇ The same can be said for oral rehydration solutions that are used to treat diarrhea. Those contain small amounts of sugar, as well as sodium and potassium, which can also help promote water retention in the body.
用来治疗腹泻的口服补水溶液也可以有同样的补水功效。那些含有少量糖、钠和钾的饮料也可以帮助人体留住水分。
---- Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn't water