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Chinese dictionary
v.remain (or continue) in office; (of officials) retain a post; hold over
他降级留任了。
He demoted and retained in office.
新内阁已组成,原外长留任。
A new cabinet was established, and the former foreign minister was retained in office.
留任者
holdover
留任厂长
continue as the director of the factory
国王决定让他再留任一届。
The king decided to continue him for another term.
现在的问题是他还能留任多久。
The question now is how long he remains in office.
总统让她留任做自己的首席顾问。
The president retained her as his chief adviser.
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- Note"留任" is different from "继任". "继任" refers to taking over the previous post.