Retainer



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 侍从
• ［英］ n. 侍从 ( servant)
• ［类］ retainer : retinue / witch : coven ( 侍从组成随行人员 / 女巫组成女巫集会)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Date: 1540
• 1.
  • a. a person attached or owing service to a household; especially servant
  • b. employee
• 2. one that retains
• 3. a device or structure that holds something in place: as
  • a. the part of a dental replacement (as a bridge) by which it is made fast to adjacent natural teeth
  • b. a dental appliance used to hold teeth in correct position especially following orthodontic treatment

II. noun

• Etymology: Middle English reteigner, literally, retention, from Anglo-French, from reteigner, verb
• Date: 1775
• 1. the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer, counselor, or adviser are engaged
• 2. a fee paid to a lawyer or professional adviser for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed

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