各州保留了很大程度的独立性。

The states retain a large measure of independence.

被告的权利必须予以保留。

The rights of defendants must be retained.

仪式保留着一种神秘气氛。

The ceremony retains an aura of mystery.

建筑物可被设计来吸收和保留热量。

Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat.

我提出政府应当在该公司保留５１％的股份。

[with clause]I proposed that the government should retain a 51 per cent stake in the company.