单选题
As part of the takeover agreement, the new owners have agreed to ______ the existing senior managers.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】根据as part of the takeover agreement(作为收购协议的一部分)、have agreed to(同意)，以及充当横线处所填单词宾语的the existing senior managers(现有的高层管理人员)等内容判断，最恰当的是(C)retain(保留，保持)。