新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

maintainIELTS重点词汇

英 [meɪnˈteɪn]

[VERB]

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VERB. 动词

maintains , maintaining , maintained
1. [T 及物动词] 保持
If you maintain something, you continue to have it, and do not let it stop or grow weaker.
双语例句
例：
Such extrovert characters try to maintain relationships no matter how damaging these relationships may be.
这类外向的人设法保持住感情关系，不论这些关系多么有害。
例：
emergency powers to try to maintain law and order.
维持治安的应急权力。
2. [T 及物动词] 坚称说 , 坚持认为
If you say that someone maintains that something is true, you mean that they have stated their opinion strongly but not everyone agrees with them or believes them.
近义词
claim
双语例句
例：
He has maintained that the money was donated for international purposes.
他坚称说这笔钱是出于国际目的而捐助的。
例：
'Not all feminism has to be like this,' Jo maintains.
乔坚持认为，“并非女权主义都得像这样。”
3. [T 及物动词] 维持（某比率或水平）
If you maintain something at a particular rate or level, you keep it at that rate or level.
双语例句
例：
The government was right to maintain interest rates at a high level.
政府维持高利率是正确的。
例：
Action is required to ensure standards are maintained at as high a level as possible.
需采取行动以保证标准维持在尽可能高的水平。
4. [T 及物动词] 维修 , 保养
If you maintain a road, building, vehicle, or machine, you keep it in good condition by regularly checking it and repairing it when necessary.
近义词
look after
双语例句
例：
The house costs a fortune to maintain.
这房子要花一大笔钱维修。
5. [T 及物动词] 供养
If you maintain someone, you provide them with money and other things that they need.
近义词
provide for , support
双语例句
例：
the basic costs of maintaining a child.
供养一个孩子的基本费用。