Retain
1. VERB 保留;保持;保存 To retain something means to continue to have that thing.
He retains a deep respect for
他对这个职业仍然深怀敬意。
1. He has managed to retain most of his fortune.
他设法保存了他的大部分财产。
2. We shall retain our rights.
我们将保留我们的权利。
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. China dishes retain heat longer than metal pans.
瓷器盘子比金属盘子保温时间长。
Retain control of the situation
Retain freedom/ independence
(figurative) 记住she has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts.
记住
remember；memerize; learn by heart； bear/keep in mind； commit to memory
distinct
1. ADJ-GRADED
能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词
有区别的;截然不同的; If something is distinct from something else of the same type, it is different or separate from it.
【搭配模式】：oft ADJ from n
∙ This book is divided into two distinct parts.
这本书分为内容不同的两部分。
fact as distinct from fancy
真实有别于想象
2. ADJ-GRADED
能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词
清楚的;清晰的;明显的 If something is distinct, you can hear, see, or taste it clearly.
There was a distinct smell of gas.
3. ADJ-GRADED
能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词
确定无疑的;确切的;清楚的 If an idea, thought, or intention is distinct, it is clear and definite.
【搭配模式】：usu ADJ n
∙ I have distinct memories of him in his last years.
我清楚地记得他最后几年的情况。
I had the distinct impression that I was being followed.
我清楚地感觉到有人跟踪我。
Being tall gave Tony a distinct advantage.
distinctly
∙ His government is looking distinctly shaky.
他的政府显然正处于风雨飘摇之中。
I distinctly heard someone calling me.
Distinction (n.)
Distinctive (adj.) 独特的，特别的，与众不同的
∙ Beer has a very distinctive smell.
∙ 啤酒有一种特殊的味道。
∙ This bird has several distinctive features.
∙ 这个鸟具有几种突出的特征。
Eligible
1. ADJ-GRADED  eligible for sth/ to do sth
能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词
有资格的;符合条件的;有能力的 Someone who is eligible to do something is qualified or able to do it, for example because they are old enough.
【搭配模式】：usu v-link ADJ
∙ You could be eligible for a university scholarship.
你也许有资格获得大学奖学金。
When are you eligible to vote in your country?
Eligible for a position.
2. ADJ-GRADED
能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词
（作为结婚对象）合适的，中意的 An eligible man or woman is not yet married and is thought by many people to be a suitable partner.
【搭配模式】：usu ADJ n
∙ He's the most eligible bachelor in Japan.
他是日本最为抢手的单身汉。
job application
fill in/out an application
application form
make/put in/submit an application
accept somebody's application
reject somebody's application
process an application (=deal with it)
planning application (=a request for permission to build something)
letter of application
restrict 
verb [VN]
~ sth (to sth) to limit the size, amount or range of sth: In Britain speed is restricted to 30 m.p.h. in towns. ◆ We restrict the number of students per class to 10.
to stop sb/sth from moving or acting freely: The long skirt restricted her movements. ◆ Having small children tends to restrict your freedom.
~ sth (to sb) to control sth with rules or laws: Access to the club is restricted to members only.
~ yourself / sb (to sth / to doing sth) to allow yourself or sb to have only a limited amount of sth or to do only a particular kind of activity: I restrict myself to one cup of coffee a day. distinct和distinctive◆ Why don't you restrict yourself to setting down the facts?
initiative 
noun
[C] a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose: a United Nations peace initiative ◆ a government initiative to combat unemployment
[U] the ability to decide and act on your own without waiting for sb to tell you what to do: You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ◆ Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ◆ She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it).
(the initiative) [sing.] the power or opportunity to act and gain an advantage before other people do: to seize / lose the initiative ◆ It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations.
innovative 
in·nov·at·ive /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/ adj also innovatory
an innovative idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before
　an innovative approach to language teaching
　innovative schemes for recycling waste materials
using clever new ideas and methods
　an innovative design team
aim 2 

[I]
to try or intend to achieve something
aim to do sth
　We aim to finish by Friday.
(be) aimed at doing sth
　an initiative aimed at reducing road accidents
aim for
　We're aiming for a big improvement.
aim sth at sb
to say or do something that is intended for a particular person or group of people
　a program that's aimed at teenagers
　The criticism wasn't aimed at you.
arrow, bow
[I and T]
to choose the place, person etc that you want to hit or reach and point a weapon or another object towards them
　Denver aimed his gun but did not shoot.
aim at/for
　The pilot was aiming for the runway but came down in a nearby field.
verb
~ (at doing sth)
~ (at / for sth) to try or plan to achieve sth: [V] The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ◆ They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year. ◆ We should aim for a bigger share of the market. ◆ He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot). ◆ [V to inf] They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%. ◆ We aim to be there around six.
[VN] (be aimed at) to have sth as an aim: These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime.
~ (sth) (at sb/sth)
~ (for sb/sth) to point or direct a weapon, a shot, a kick, etc. at sb/sth: [V] I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake. ◆ Aim for the middle of the target. ◆ [VN] The gun was aimed at her head.
[VN] [usually passive] ~ sth at sb to say or do sth that is intended to influence or affect a particular person or group: The book is aimed at very young children. ◆ My criticism wasn't aimed at you.

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