释义
v. 维持；保持
To keep something at the same level or in existence.
v. 保养；维护
To keep something working well through regular care and repairs.
v. 坚持声称
To firmly state that something is true.
例句
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。
常用搭配
- maintain a balance ｜ 保持平衡
- maintain standards ｜ 维持标准
- maintain equipment ｜ 保养设备
- maintain that ｜ 坚持声称
词族
- maintenance (n.)
- maintainable (adj.)
近义
- preserve
- sustain
用法提示
maintain后直接接宾语；表示坚持声称时可接that从句。
常见问题
- maintain 是什么意思？
- v. 维持；保持；v. 保养；维护；v. 坚持声称
- maintain 怎么发音？
- 英音 /meɪnˈteɪn/，美音 /meɪnˈteɪn/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
