uphold

动词

1. 1

   维护、坚持、秉持

   Every officer has a duty to uphold the law.

   每位员警都有维护法律的职责。

2. 2

   维持、确认法律

   The appeals court upheld the original verdict last week.

   上诉法院上周维持了原判。

3. 3

   支持、拥护

   Few colleagues were willing to uphold her against the manager.

   很少有同事愿意站出来支持她对抗经理。

4. 4

   支撑、承托旧式

   Four stone pillars uphold the roof of the old hall.

   四根石柱支撑著旧厅堂的屋顶。