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maintained

UK //meɪnˈteɪnd//US //meɪnˈteɪnd//

词源

源自中古英语 'maintenen',借自古法语 'maintenir',最终来自拉丁语 'manu tenere',意为“用手握住”或“保持”。

verb

❶ 保持或继续某种状态或条件,通常指通过持续的努力或关注来确保某物处于良好状态。

“She maintained her composure during the difficult meeting.”

(她在艰难的会议中保持了冷静。)

“The garden is well maintained by the local community.”

(这个花园由当地社区精心维护。)

❶ 提供支持或资源以保持某物的运行或存在,如财务支持或设备维护。

“The government maintains the public transportation system.”

(政府负责维护公共交通系统的运行。)

“She maintains a blog with regular updates.”

(她定期更新维护一个博客。)

同义词:kept, preserved, upheld, sustained, retained

常见短语

well maintained — 形容某物被精心照料或保养,处于良好状态。

“The house is well maintained and looks brand new.”

(这栋房子维护得很好,看起来像新的一样。)

maintained contact — 指持续保持联系或沟通,不中断关系。

“Despite living in different countries, they maintained contact through letters.”

(尽管住在不同的国家,他们通过信件保持联系。)