保留 bǎoliú verb ① (留着) retain ▸ 保留工资 retain one’s previous salary ▸ 保留国籍 retain citizenship ② (搁置) lay aside ▸ 议案暂时保留,以后再议。 Let’s table the bill for later discussion. ③ (不同意) disagree ▸ 持保留意见 have one’s reservations ④ (保存) keep back ▸ 保留座位 reserve a seat ▸ 图书馆将为你把这本书保留到周末。 The library will keep the book for you till the weekend. |