It is difficult to retain someone whose heart or mind is no longer committed or is set on leaving.
经理知道小王已经萌生去意，虽然很想挽留，但明白心去难留，只好放手让他追求更好的发展。
The manager knew Xiao Wang had decided to leave; although he wanted to keep him, he understood that if one's heart is gone, it's hard to retain them, so he had to let go and let him pursue better opportunities.
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