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upkeep

UK //ˈʌpkiːp//US //ˈʌpkiːp//

词源

由 up (向上) + keep (保持) 组成,最早记录于17世纪,原意为'保持良好状态'。

noun

❶ 指对建筑物、设备或物品的日常维护和保养,确保其正常运行或良好状态。

“The upkeep of the old castle costs a fortune every year.”

(这座古堡每年的维护费用非常高昂。)

“Regular upkeep of your car can prevent major breakdowns.”

(定期保养你的汽车可以避免重大故障。)

❶ 指维持某种状态或生活方式所需的费用或努力。

“The upkeep of his lavish lifestyle drained his savings.”

(维持他奢侈的生活方式耗尽了他的积蓄。)

“She found the upkeep of her vegan diet challenging while traveling.”

(她发现在旅行时维持纯素饮食很有挑战性。)

同义词:maintenance, care, preservation, conservation, sustenance

常见短语

cost of upkeep — 指维持某物正常运行或保持良好状态所需的费用。

“The cost of upkeep for the swimming pool is included in the condo fees.”

(游泳池的维护费用已包含在公寓管理费中。)

high upkeep — 形容某物需要大量维护工作或高昂费用来保持良好状态。

“Racehorses have notoriously high upkeep requirements.”

(赛马以维护要求极高而闻名。)