"sustaining" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 维持
• 支撑

Definition

提供支持或维持某事持续进行。"Sustaining"指给予继续所需的能量、资源或帮助。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式、学术或技术语境。常与名词连用，如“sustaining life”（维持生命）、“sustaining growth”（维持增长）。强调持续性的努力。

Examples

Plants are important for sustaining life on Earth.

植物对于**维持**地球上的生命很重要。

He is sustaining a high level of performance this year.

他今年一直在**维持**高水平的表现。

Drinking water is essential for sustaining good health.

饮用水对于**维持**健康至关重要。

She credits her mentors for sustaining her motivation during tough times.

她感谢导师在困难时期**支撑**了她的动力。

The mayor spoke about sustaining economic growth in the city.

市长谈到了**维持**城市的经济增长。

He told a joke, but it wasn’t very sustaining—no one laughed for long.

他说了个笑话，但并不**持久**——没人笑很久。