maintain
英 [meɪnˈteɪn]
美 [meɪnˈteɪn]
v.维持;保持;扶养;负担;坚持;断言;主张;维护;将… 维持;养护
英文释义:
1. maintain something to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
维持某事物使之在同一水平、标准等上继续。
2. maintain something to keep a building, a machine, etc. in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly
维护某物以保持建筑物、机器等。通过定期检查或修理而处于良好状态
3. to keep stating that something is true, even though other people do not agree or do not believe it
坚持说某事是真的,即使其他人不同意或不相信
4. maintain somebody/something to support somebody/something over a long period of time by giving money, paying for food, etc.
通过给钱、买食物等方式长期支持某人/某物。
举个例子:
1.Health promotion programs and policies would help people maintain healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
健康促进计划和方针能够帮助人们保持健康的生活习惯和生活方式。
2.The price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety.
啤酒的高价迫使我适度戒酒。
3.Those close to the financial and economic pulse maintain that there have been fundamental changes.
接近财经组织核心的人士认为已经发生了根本性的变化。
常用短语:
1.maintain peace
维护和平
2.maintain contact
保持接触;保持联络;保持联系
3.maintain stability
保持稳定
4.maintain control
保持控制
5.maintain security
保持安全
6.maintain order
保持秩序
7.maintain momentum
保持冲劲
8.maintain balance
保持平衡
9.maintain continuity
保持连续性
10.maintain communication
保持沟通;保持联系
11.maintain discipline
维持纪律
12.maintain equipment
维修设备
13.maintain unity
维护统一
14.maintain speed
保持速度
15.maintain surveillance
持续监督;保持经常性的检测;持续检测
16.maintain equilibrium
保持平衡
17.maintain prosperity
保持繁荣
18.maintain neutrality
保持中立
19.maintain position
保持位置
20.maintain level
保持水平
21.maintain one‘s health
保持健康