
好词典

源自拉丁语 'manu tenere',意为 '用手握住',后演变为古法语 'maintenir',最终进入英语为 'maintain'。
❶ 保持或继续某种状态或活动,通常指有意识地努力使某事物持续存在或运作。
“She maintains a healthy diet to stay fit.”
(她保持健康的饮食以保持身材。)
“The company maintains high standards for its products.”
(公司对其产品保持高标准。)
❶ 坚持某种观点或主张,通常指在争论或讨论中持续表达自己的立场。
“He maintains that he is innocent despite the evidence.”
(尽管有证据,他坚称自己是无辜的。)
“The scientist maintains his theory despite criticism.”
(尽管受到批评,这位科学家仍坚持他的理论。)
maintains a relationship — 保持某种关系,通常指通过努力使关系持续或稳定。
“He maintains a good relationship with his colleagues.”
(他与同事保持良好的关系。)
maintains control — 保持控制,指持续掌握或管理某种情况或事物。
“The pilot maintains control of the aircraft during turbulence.”
(飞行员在气流中保持对飞机的控制。)