
好词典

源自拉丁语 'sustinere',由 'sub-'(在...之下)和 'tenere'(保持)组成,意为“支撑”或“维持”。
❶ 维持或持续某种状态、活动或存在,通常指长时间保持某种状态或提供必要的支持。
“The organization is dedicated to sustaining local wildlife habitats.”
(该组织致力于维持当地野生动物的栖息地。)
“Good nutrition is essential for sustaining energy levels throughout the day.”
(良好的营养对维持一天的能量水平至关重要。)
self-sustaining — 指能够独立维持或运作,不需要外部支持或干预的状态或系统。
“The farm is designed to be completely self-sustaining.”
(这个农场设计为完全自给自足。)