maintain

動詞

1. 1

   維持、保持

   The country has managed to maintain stable economic growth for a decade.

   這個國家十年來成功維持穩定的經濟成長。

2. 2

   維修、保養

   The building is old, but it has been well maintained.

   這棟建築雖然老舊，卻保養得很好。

3. 3

   堅稱、主張

   He still maintains that he had nothing to do with the theft.

   他仍堅稱自己與這起竊案毫無關係。

4. 4

   維護、堅守

   Police were called in to maintain order during the protest.

   抗議期間警方獲調派前來維護秩序。

5. 5

   供養、扶養

   His salary is barely enough to maintain a family of four.

   他的薪水勉強只夠供養一家四口。