to uphold
01
支持, 捍卫
to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last
Transitive: to uphold a value or principle
例子
The organization upholds its commitment to environmental sustainability.
该组织坚持其对环境可持续性的承诺。
02
确认, 维持
(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct
Transitive: to uphold a decision
例子
The appeals court upheld the conviction, stating that the trial had been conducted fairly.
上诉法院维持了定罪，称审判是公正进行的。
03
维护, 支持
to defend or support something, especially when it is being challenged or opposed
Transitive: to uphold a right or stance
例子
The community upheld their rights despite the opposition.
尽管有反对意见，社区还是维护了他们的权利。
