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IELTS BNC: 14538 COCA: 18132

upkeep

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upkeep /ˈʌpˌkiːp/ noun
upkeep
/ˈʌpˌkiːp/
noun
Learner's definition of UPKEEP
[noncount]
: the process of keeping something in good condition : the care or maintenance of buildings, equipment, etc.房屋、设备等的)保养,维修,维护
IELTS BNC: 14538 COCA: 18132

upkeep

noun

up·​keep ˈəp-ˌkēp How to pronounce upkeep (audio)
1
: the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition
2
: the cost of maintaining in good condition

Example Sentences

Who is responsible for the upkeep of these buildings? Once your car gets that old, the cost of upkeep can get very expensive. The yard requires very little upkeep. We sold our horse because we could no longer afford its upkeep.
Recent Examples on the Web That gave them time to build up substantial endowments and loyal donors, as well as expensive upkeep that can take up a significant share of spending that overshadows salaries, Grønbjerg pointed out. Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 The consequences of kicking upkeep down the road have been acute. Daniella Silva, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 An underground sprinkler system allows for easy upkeep of the yard. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2022 While cloud providers are often responsible for infrastructure upkeep, companies are charged with the application layer. Yec, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The upkeep of the building became more difficult over the years, according to the group’s associate grand matron, Celeste Jefferson, who said at the landmarks hearing that the group struggled to book enough events to cover the costs. Candace Taylor, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 In recognition of the spirit of Reischel's mission, the Yankees donated $10,000 to the New York City Parks Department for upkeep and improvements to Heritage Field, the site of the original Yankee Stadium. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 Revelia adds that there is a difference between losing fat and the upkeep that follows. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 2 July 2022 This amount exceeded the £86.3 million ($105 million) in the Sovereign Grant — the pot of public money provided by the British government to cover the costs of the queen’s household and upkeep of royal residences. Karla Adam, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of upkeep was in 1884
IELTS BNC: 14538 COCA: 18132
upkeep

noun

VERB + UPKEEP | PHRASES VERB + UPKEEPrequire需要保養The pond requires minimal upkeep.這個池塘是最易養護的了。contribute (sth) towards/toward, go towards/toward, pay for, pay (sth) towards (BrE) 有助於維護;承擔維護費The money will go towards / toward the upkeep of the centre.這筆錢將用於該中心的維護。Our taxes help pay for the upkeep of the roads.我們交的稅部份用於道路的保養。My ex-husband pays a mere £163 a month towards the upkeep of our son.我的前夫每月只拿出區區 163 英鎊用作我們的兒子的撫養費。afford (especially BrE) 承受得起維護所需He says he can no longer afford the upkeep of his 2 000-acre estate.他說自己再也無法承受 2,000 英畝地產的維護費用。PHRASESthe maintenance and upkeep of sth⋯的維護和保養the maintenance and upkeep of the monuments紀念碑的維護和保養responsibility for the upkeep of sth維護⋯的責任The university has responsibility for the upkeep of the buildings.由這所大學負責大樓的維護。

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