to maintain
01
维持, 保持
to make something stay in the same state or condition
Transitive: to maintain sth
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
maintain
第三人称单数
maintains
现在分词
maintaining
一般过去时
maintained
过去分词
maintained
例子
The janitor regularly maintains cleanliness in the office by cleaning and organizing.
清洁工通过打扫和整理定期保持办公室的清洁。
02
坚持, 主张
to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid
Transitive: to maintain that
例子
She maintains that her interpretation of the data is correct despite the opposition.
她坚持认为自己对数据的解读是正确的，尽管存在反对意见。
03
维护, 保养
to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations
Transitive: to maintain a structure or facility
例子
The company hires professionals to maintain the office building each year.
公司每年雇用专业人士来维护办公楼。
04
维持, 供给
to supply someone or something with essential resources or support needed for survival or well-being
Transitive: to maintain sb/sth
例子
The organization works to maintain struggling families by providing food and shelter.
该组织通过提供食物和住所来维持困境中的家庭。
05
维持, 断言
to support and affirm something as true, especially in the face of disagreement or challenge
Transitive: to maintain a belief or stance
例子
She continued to maintain her innocence despite the accusations.
尽管有指控，她仍继续坚持自己的清白。
06
维持, 捍卫
to protect or support something firmly, especially when facing opposition or threats
Transitive: to maintain a position or condition
例子
The soldiers were prepared to maintain their position against the advancing enemy.
士兵们准备保持他们的阵地，抵御前进的敌人。
07
保持, 维护
to keep a record of something by regularly documenting updates or details in writing
Transitive: to maintain a record
例子
She maintained a daily journal to track her fitness progress.
她保持写日记的习惯以追踪她的健身进度。
词汇树
maintainable
maintained
maintainer
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