What does uphold mean?

To support and maintain a principle, right, or standard To confirm that an earlier decision remains valid

How is uphold pronounced?

UK /ʌpˈhəʊld/, US /ʌpˈhoʊld/.

/ʌpˈhəʊld/ · /ʌpˈhoʊld/

CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5954 in the learning path

维护；捍卫

v. To support and maintain a principle, right, or standard

维护；捍卫

v. To confirm that an earlier decision remains valid

维持原判；确认有效

Our coach always tries to uphold fair play.

我们的教练总是努力维护公平竞赛的原则。

Independent courts help uphold citizens' rights by ensuring that public authorities act within the law.

独立的法院通过确保公共机构依法行事，帮助维护公民权利。

过去式、过去分词均为upheld；常接权利或裁决。

What does uphold mean?: To support and maintain a principle, right, or standard To confirm that an earlier decision remains valid
How is uphold pronounced?: UK /ʌpˈhəʊld/, US /ʌpˈhoʊld/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.