Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb “retain”, e.g. “retained earnings”, “retained object”, “retained counsel”.
Übersetzungen
The retained samples were stored in a secure vault.
Сохранённые образцы хранились в надёжном сейфе.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
нанятыйправо; о специалисте, приглашённом на условиях гонорара сохраняемоелингвистика; о дополнении, сохраняемом в страдательной конструкции Definitionen
Kept in possession, continued to be held, maintained or preserved. The company decided to invest its retained earnings in new equipment.
(Law) Engaged or employed under a retainer; hired in advance for professional services. The board sought advice from their retained counsel before proceeding.
(Grammar) Of an object that remains in a passive construction rather than becoming the subject. In the sentence "She was given a book", "a book" is a retained object.