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maintain

UK //meɪnˈteɪn//US //meɪnˈteɪn//

词源

源自拉丁语 'manu tenere'(意为‘用手握住’),经古法语 'maintenir' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 保持某种状态或水平,使其不下降或改变。常用于维护设备、保持关系或坚持某种观点。

“It's important to maintain a healthy diet.”

(保持健康饮食很重要。)

“The company maintains high standards of quality.”

(公司保持着高标准的质量。)

❶ 维修或保养设备、建筑等,使其保持良好工作状态。

“The technician maintains the servers every month.”

(技术人员每月维护服务器。)

“You should maintain your car regularly to avoid breakdowns.”

(你应该定期保养汽车以避免故障。)

同义词:keep, preserve, sustain, uphold, service

常见短语

maintain a relationship — 保持某种关系,通常指长期维护朋友、家人或商业伙伴之间的联系。

“They work hard to maintain a good relationship with their clients.”

(他们努力与客户保持良好的关系。)

maintain order — 维持秩序,确保事情按规则或计划进行,避免混乱。

“The police were called to maintain order during the protest.”

(警察被叫来在抗议期间维持秩序。)