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maintains

UK //meɪnˈteɪnz//US //meɪnˈteɪnz//

词源

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'。

verb

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。)

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

常见短语

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。)