| 释义 |
re·ten·tive
I. \rə̇ˈtentiv, rēˈ-, -tēv also -təv\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English retentif, retentive, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French retentif, from Medieval Latin retentivus, from Latin retentus (past participle) + -ivus -ive
: tending to retain : having the power, property, or capacity of retaining
< soils retentive of moisture >
as
a. : retaining knowledge : having a good memory : tenacious
< a retentive memory >
< a retentive mind >
< a retentive person >
b. : parsimonious
c. : holding in place or custody : preventive of escape : restraining
d. : restrained, reticent
• re·ten·tive·ly \-tə̇vlē, -li\ adverb
• re·ten·tive·ness \-tivnə̇s, -tēv- also -təv-\ noun -es
II. noun
(-s)
: something that retains or confines : restraint |