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 community members uphold the tradition of holding a yearly charity event to support local causes.
社区成员坚持每年举办慈善活动以支持当地事业的优良传统。
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 Supreme Court decided to uphold the lower court's ruling, affirming the original verdict.
最高法院决定维持下级法院的裁决，确认原判。
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 lawyer upheld her client ’s innocence in court.
律师在法庭上维护了委托人的清白。
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。
