retainer

名词 retainer:

1. a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
   同义词：consideration
2. a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
   同义词：servant
3. a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment

1. Her new impression of him is strengthened by the evidence of an old Darcy family retainer who has nothing but good to say of Darcy.
   她对于他的这种新印象，由于达西家一个老家仆的证明而又得到加深，这老家仆对达西赞不绝口。
2. An attendant; a retainer.
   随从，侍从; 家臣

retainer

n.（名词）
One that retains, as a device, frame, or groove that restrains or guides.
护圈，定位器：保持起限制或指引作用的装置、框架或沟槽的设备
Dentistry An appliance used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
【牙科学】 牙架，固位体：在牙治疗之后用于保持牙位的用具

An employee, typically a long-term employee.
雇员，尤指长期雇员
A servant or an attendant, especially one in the household of a person of high rank.
仆人或服务员，尤指高阶层人士家中的

retainer
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n.（名词）
The act of engaging the services of a professional adviser, such as an attorney, a counselor, or a consultant.
职业顾问者：从事职业顾问服务的行为，如律师、法律顾问或咨询医生
The fee paid to retain a professional adviser.
聘金：雇用职业咨询师所付的费用