maintain

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maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ verb

maintains; maintained; maintaining

maintain

/meɪnˈteɪn/

verb

maintains; maintained; maintaining

Learner's definition of MAINTAIN

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: to cause (something) to exist or continue without changing维持；保持

They have always maintained high standards of professional conduct.他们一直保持着高标准的职业操守。
He has found it difficult to maintain a healthy weight.他发现要保持健康的体重很困难。
maintain a good reputation保持良好声誉
They barely had enough food to maintain life. [=to make it possible for life to exist or continue]他们几乎没有足够的食物来维持生命。

: to keep (something) in good condition by making repairs, correcting problems, etc.维护；养护；保养

The company has done a poor job of maintaining its computer network.这家公司的计算机网络维护做得很差。
It was obvious that the house had been poorly maintained.显然这房子没有维护好。

: to continue having or doing (something)持续；维持；继续做

She was finding it hard to maintain her balance.她发现要保持身体平衡很难。
She still maintains a close relationship with her college roommate.她和大学室友仍然保持着密切的关系。
It's difficult to maintain a correspondence when we're both so busy.我们两个都很忙的时候，要保持通信联系很难。
The pilot was struggling to maintain control of the aircraft.飞行员正在奋力保持对飞机的控制。
The police say that they will do whatever is necessary to maintain law and order.警方说，他们将竭尽全力维护治安。
She continues to maintain her silence. [=she continues to say nothing]她继续保持着沉默。
He was struggling to maintain his cool/composure. [=he was struggling not to become angry or upset]他当时在努力保持冷静。

: to say that (something) is true坚持；断言；主张

He maintains that such decisions are best left to local authorities.他主张这类决定最好交给地方当局。
He continues to maintain his innocence. = He continues to maintain that he is innocent.他仍然坚称自己是无辜的。
She maintains that my theory is flawed.她坚持说我的理论有缺陷。

: to provide support for (someone or something)支持；赡养