maintain
/meɪnˈteɪn/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5227 in the learning path
维持；保持
Definitions
v. To keep something at the same level or in existence.
维持；保持
v. To keep something working well through regular care and repairs.
保养；维护
v. To firmly state that something is true.
坚持声称
Example
Regular walks help me maintain a healthy weight.
经常散步帮助我保持健康的体重。
Governments must maintain essential public services while responding to growing pressure on national budgets.
政府必须在应对国家预算压力不断增大的同时，维持基本公共服务。
Collocations
- maintain a balance
- maintain standards
- maintain equipment
- maintain that
Word family
- maintenance (n.)
- maintainable (adj.)
Synonyms
- preserve
- sustain
Usage tip
maintain后直接接宾语；表示坚持声称时可接that从句。
FAQ
- What does maintain mean?
- To keep something at the same level or in existence. To keep something working well through regular care and repairs. To firmly state that something is true.
- How is maintain pronounced?
- UK /meɪnˈteɪn/, US /meɪnˈteɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
